* Manatees: There are three species of manatees: the West Indian manatee (found in the Caribbean and along the coast of Florida), the Amazonian manatee (found in the Amazon River basin), and the African manatee (found in West Africa).
* Dugongs: The dugong is the only surviving species of the family Dugongidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region.
These gentle giants are herbivorous and spend their entire lives in water.
