5️⃣ Facts about the Manatees Diet.... - Manatee Tour and Dive

Manatee Fact: Manatees may not be able to see far distances with their eyes, but the extra sensory hairs, “vibrissae” on their face and back allow them to create a mental image of the world around them! Manatees have over 5,000 vibrissae hairs on their body, though they are most localized to their face and back. These hairs not only feel for the aquatic plants that make up the manatees’ diet, but the whiskers can actually help them grasp sea grasses! Happy #Manateemonday! This fabulous video is