Can you tell the age of a manatee by the size of its tail?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

While a manatee's tail can provide information about its sex, it is not a reliable method for determining its age. The age of a manatee can be estimated by examining the growth layers in its bones and teeth, as well as its size and body shape.

Manatees are known to live up to 60 years in the wild, although most do not reach this age due to a number of threats, including habitat loss, boat collisions, and cold stress.