Does this manatee look like a mermaid to you? 👀🧜‍♀️ It sounds wild, but manatees are believed to have inspired early sailors’ tales of mermaids and sirens. In reality, the nickname “sea cow” is a much better match. West Indian manatees eat mostly seagrass and can chow down over 220 pounds of food a day! Because their food is so low in nutrients, they spend up to eight hours eating just to fuel their massive bodies. Learn more about these gentle grazers and how you can help protect them at the #linkinbio. #ManateeAwarenessMonth