Animal
| Name: | Manatee |
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| gender: | female |
| Animal specie: | Trichechus manatus (manatee) |
| Habitat: | swamp |
About It
| Nutrition: | Herbivorous |
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| Food Offered: | Aquatic_plants |
| Food Qty: | 3.0KG |
| Date Of Check-Up: | January 10, 2026 |
Veterinary Observation
Subject: Manatee - Appearance: Gray, wrinkled skin; sparse bristles on the snout. - Tail: Large, paddle-shaped horizontal fluke. - Flippers: Flexible pectoral fins; presence of three vestigial nails. - Mouth: Prehensile split lips for grasping aquatic plants. - Eyes: Small with a circular sphincter-like closure.
| Mood Animal: | Healthy |
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Optional Animal Details
Female West Indian Manatee. Status: healthy. BCS: 3.5/5. Respiratory: Sustained breath-holding; nostrils seal perfectly. Dental: Continuous horizontal molar replacement is active. Skin: Healthy thickness; minor commensal algae growth (normal). Buoyancy control: Dense, heavy bones (pachyostosis) are functional. Digestive: Active fermentation; abdomen is soft and non-distended. Stable in swamp/estuarine coastal habitat.