Which animal is featured in today’s image?
A Manatee
B Dugong
C Walrus
Fact: Manatees are large, slow-moving marine mammals that belong to the order Sirenia, which also includes the dugong. They are primarily found in warm, shallow waters such as coastal areas, rivers, and estuaries. Manatees are herbivores, feeding mainly on seagrass and aquatic vegetation. Manatee Appreciation Day is observed annually on the last Wednesday of March to raise awareness about these gentle marine mammals.
Correct Answer: Manatee