Quiz on West Indian Manatees

What type of animal is a manatee?

• Mammal

• Bird

• Fish

• Reptile

How long can West Indian manatees grow?

• Up to 5 feet

• Up to 25 feet

• Up to 13 feet

• Up to 20 feet

What is the diet of a manatee?

• Insectivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Carnivore

How fast can manatees swim in short bursts?

• 5 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

• 15 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

What do manatees use to steer while swimming?

• Their tails

• Their flippers

• Their fins

• Their heads

How often do manatees need to breathe while swimming?

• Every 30 minutes

• Every 3 or 4 minutes

• Every 20 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

What is the average life span of a manatee in the wild?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 50 years

How much food does a manatee eat compared to its weight?

• 1 pound for every 20 pounds

• 1 pound for every 5 pounds

• 1 pound for every 10 pounds

• 1 pound for every 15 pounds

What do manatees use to move forward in the water?

• Their fins

• Their tails

• Their flippers

• Their heads

What is the scientific name for manatees?

• Trichechus

• Loxodonta

• Panthera

• Balaenoptera