Discover the Gentle Giants of the Sea: A Comprehensive Manatee Quiz

Key Points
Welcome to the Manatee Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most gentile and docile mammals of the sea! Manatees are known for their curious, affectionate, and friendly personalities. Because they have no known natural predators, they don't appear to have an aggression mechanism but rather seem to have a kind and fearless demeanor and have been known to approach people to investigate them.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Manatees if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you simply want to learn more about these gentle giants of the sea!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the manatee?
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- Trichechus senegalensis
- Trichechus inunguis
- Trichechus europaeus
- Trichechus manatus
- What is the common name for the manatee's order?
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- Carnivora
- Cetacea
- Sirenia
- Pinnipedia
- What is the average length of a manatee?
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- 12-14 feet
- 8-10 feet
- 6-8 feet
- 10-12 feet
- What is the average weight of a manatee?
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- 800-1000 pounds
- 500-800 pounds
- 1200-1400 pounds
- 1000-1200 pounds
- What is the primary food source for manatees?
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- Seagrass
- Seaweed
- Plankton
- Fish
- What is the gestation period for a manatee?
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- 12 months
- 9-10 months
- 7-8 months
- 3-4 months
- What is the average lifespan of a manatee?
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- 40-50 years
- 30-40 years
- 20-30 years
- 10-20 years
- What is the primary threat to manatees?
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- Boat strikes
- All three
- Habitat loss
- Climate change
- What is the conservation status of the manatee?
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- Least concern
- Threatened
- Endangered
- Vulnerable
- What is the scientific name for the West Indian manatee?
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- Trichechus inunguis
- Trichechus manatus
- Trichechus europaeus
- Trichechus senegalensis
- What is the scientific name for the Amazonian manatee?
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- Trichechus inunguis
- Trichechus senegalensis
- Trichechus manatus
- Trichechus europaeus
- What is the scientific name for the African manatee?
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- Trichechus inunguis
- Trichechus manatus
- Trichechus senegalensis
- Trichechus europaeus
- What is the average weight of a newborn manatee?
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- 50-60 pounds
- 60-70 pounds
- 30-40 pounds
- 40-50 pounds
- What is the average weight of an adult male manatee?
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- 1200-1400 pounds
- 1000-1200 pounds
- 800-1000 pounds
- 1400-1600 pounds
- What is the average weight of an adult female manatee?
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- 800-1000 pounds
- 1200-1400 pounds
- 1000-1200 pounds
- 1400-1600 pounds
- What is the primary method of communication for manatees?
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- Physical touch
- Visual cues
- Chemical signals
- Vocalizations
- What is the primary predator of manatees?
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- Crocodiles
- Sharks
- Humans
- Killer whales
Types Of Manatees
There are three different species of manatees that fall under the scientific family of Trichechus:
The West Indian manatee is the only species that has subspecies, of which there are two:
All species of manatees are listed as vulnerable. In an effort to safeguard the species, they are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. As such, it is illegal to disturb them in any manner. You are not permitted to feed, harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, annoy, or molest these mammals.
Interesting Facts About Sea Cows
The manatee is a slow-moving mammal that can usually be found in rivers, estuaries, bays and canals where they are able to move freely between salt, fresh, and brackish waters. These areas provide them the abundant vegetation and beds of seagrass that they need as their primary source of food. Read on to discover more facts about these stubby-nosed mammals:


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