How Thick Is A Manatees Skin? Manatees are mammals, like walruses and seals, which they most closely resemble in shape, but they are not related. In fact, the manatees closest living relative is… the elephant! They have very thick skin, sometimes over an inch thick, and even have three to four toenails, like the elephant.
Can I Fish Eat Manatee? Well, you can do the same with manatee meat. Manatee meat was a delicacy because it was the only source of meat on the island at a time when fish was eaten three times a day. So you can imagine what a treat manatee meat was. Do manatees taste good?
How Long Can A Manatee Be Out Of Water? Manatees never leave the water but, like all marine mammals, they must breathe air at the surface. A resting manatee can remain submerged for up to 15 minutes, but while swimming, it must surface every three or four minutes. This West Indian manatee was photographed at