Take the Manatee Quiz Welcome to the wild underwater world of manatees! In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge about our lovable aquatic friends, from their physical characteristics to their behavior and habitat. So, whether you're a manatee enthusiast or just curious about these gentle giants, let's dive in and see how much you know about manatees! 1. Which of the following colors are manatees able to see? Blue Green Red 2. What is a peduncle? Where a manatee's flipper connects to the body Where a manatee's tail connects to the body The scientific name for a prehensile snout A bothersome barnacle that can grow on a manatee's flipper 3. True or false: It's illegal to give food or water to a manatee. True False 4. Which of the following states have had recorded manatee sightings? Hawaii Alabama Massachusetts Texas 5. How do manatees breathe? Through a blowhole Through their mouths Through their nostrils Through pores in their skin 6. True or False: Manatees do not have ears. True False 7. Which of the following animals are related to manatees? Walrus Elephant Hyrax Dolphin 8. On average, how fast do manatees swim? 1-3 mph 3-5 mph 15-18 mph 18-20 mph 9. True or False: Manatees can survive in salt water. True False 10. How do researchers tell manatees apart? Facial features Family structure Scar patterns Nail patterns If you'd like to receive emails or fill out your information, please use the boxes below to let us know your communication preferences. Name: First Last Email: Email: Yes, I would like to receive e-mail from Save the Manatee Club If you opted in to receive emails, what kind of emails would you like to receive? Action Alerts Adopt-A-Manatee Program Updates Just for Fun Manatee Gifts Catalog Newsletters Special Campaigns Spam Control Text: Please leave this field empty
