It’s Manatee Monday! Here's 5️⃣ fun facts about mini manatees! 🩶 A baby manatee is called a calf. 🩶 Calves will nurse on the mothers mammary gland, located behind the mothers flippers (as seen in the video) 🩶 A calf will stay close to it's mother for an average of two to three years to learn travel routes and the location of food, rest areas and warm water refuges. 🩶 Females generally give birth to a single calf every two to five years, although twins are possible, but rare. 🩶 Manatee calve

The new Manatee Rehabilitation Center is now open at Clearwater Marine Aquarium! Come see the rehabilitating manatees and learn about our manatee rescue and conservation efforts. Your visit supports our mission! All activities conducted under USFWS Permit# MA66524C. | Clearwater Marine Aquarium