Man and Manatee Quiz

Where do Florida manatees choose to live along the Florida coast in winter?

• Fort Lauderdale

• Miami

• Kings Bay

• Gulf of Mexico

What is the temperature of the water in Kings Bay where manatees stay in winter?

• 25° Celsius

• 15° Celsius

• 20° Celsius

• 30° Celsius

What is the population of Florida manatees?

• 8,000

• 6,000

• 4,000

• 2,000

What is the common ancestor of manatees?

• Lions

• Whales

• Elephants

• Dolphins

What is the biggest threat to manatees from watercraft?

• Oil spills

• Injuries

• Noise pollution

• Overcrowding

What is the main concern with overcrowding in Kings Bay?

• Lack of food for manatees

• Lack of space for tourists

• Stress for manatees

• Stress for visitors

What is the annual tourism revenue brought to the area from tourists visiting manatees?

• $30 million

• $40 million

• $10 million

• $20 million

What is the ratio of manatees' brains to their body size compared to other mammals?

• Highest

• Lowest

• Average

• Not mentioned

How often do manatees breathe air?

• Every four minutes

• Every minute

• Every two minutes

• Every three minutes

What do manatees use their whiskers for?

• Smelling

• Hearing

• Seeing

• Tasting