Swimming with the Gentle Giants: Exploring the Fascinating World of Manatees

The video explores manatees, also known as sea cows, highlighting their habitats, physical traits, and dietary habits. It discusses their evolutionary connection to elephants, aardvarks, and hyraxes, and unique physiological features like their small brain size and six neck vertebrae, which affect their movement.

What is the primary reason manatees are sometimes called 'sea cows'?

• Their ability to swim fast

• Their docile grazing nature

• Their large size

• Their habitat in shallow waters

Which of the following is NOT a region where manatees are commonly found?

• Arctic Ocean

• Western Africa

• Amazon

• Caribbean

Manatees share a common ancestor with which land animal?

• Elephant

• Dolphin

• Shark

• Penguin

What unique dental feature do manatees share with elephants?

• Teeth that never fall out

• Constantly growing replacement teeth

• Sharp teeth for hunting

• Teeth that are used for defense

How many neck vertebrae do manatees have?

• Six

• Eight

• Five

• Seven