Manatees are often called "gentle giants," and this video makes it clear why. Endowed with a passive and non-aggressive demeanor, manatees are not only fun to watch but also provide fascinating lessons about how they live. Despite a weight of 1,000 pounds or more, manatees lack a continuous layer of blubber (like whales have) to keep them warm. Manatees like warm water because they require refuges to survive the cold of winter. Luckily these animals were remo They are also part of a thriving ecosystem in which they eat plants and control the growth of vegetation that can obstruct Florida waterways.Here are 5 reasons why manatees are important: 1. Originating from the mammalian species sirenian, these creatures spend most of their days floating along spring currents and eating all the sea grass they can munch on. They're slow-moving, peaceful creatures that tend to flock toward human activity in search of warmth. So happy Manatee Appreciation Day to all of our whiskered buddies out there, because you're the absolute BEST. Manatees aren’t huge fans of the cold, so their preference around coastlines like Florida’s makes sense.Despite their largely padded bodies, they prefer warm, comfortable waters around or above 60°F. Facebook: 163038223733426 For more information on manatee … Manatees (also known as sea cows to the common fans) are some of the calmest beings on this planet. Underwater discharge pipes are super hot hangout spots in the manatee world.