Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Question: What months do manatees inhabit North Carolina? 

Answer: The West Indian manatee’s principal stronghold in the U.S. is Florida, but the species is considered a seasonal inhabitant of North Carolina with most occurrences reported from June through October.

Bonus info: The manatee is a Federally-listed endangered aquatic mammal protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. It’s also listed as endangered under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act of 1987.