1. The life of a manatee begins after a gestation period of twelve months. Which of the following is true about manatee births? 50% single births, 50% twins Cows give birth to one calf; twins are rare Litters of two or more are not unusual One calf per gestation, always

2. Although manatees look similar to walruses, it has been discovered that they have few close animal relatives. A distant cousin (who won't be coming to visit anytime soon) is the elephant. In addition to similar teeth and toenails, what other similarity exists between Jumbo the elephant and Jumbo the manatee? Both animals exhibit marked sexual dimorphism They both continue to grow throughout their lives Both are exclusively vegetarian Males have tusks

3. Manatees live off the coast of Africa. True False

4. Which of the following differentiates Amazonian manatees from other sirenians? They are found only in fresh water They are not sensitive to changes in water temperature They have a forked tail They are markedly larger

5. Since 1990, sales of "Save the Manatee" vehicle license plates in this US state have earned more than thirty million dollars for conservation programs. Georgia Florida Texas California

6. A particularly handy-dandy part of any manatee is its vibrissae. What are they and what purpose do they serve? Whiskers that aid in sensation Nostrils for breathing air Flippers for swimming propulsion Teats for nursing calves

7. Since manatees haven't yet starred in many films or TV series, this manatee who swam far outside his normal range may be the most famous one ever. Homosassa Crystal River Ralph Blue Spring Sam Chessie

8. The largest sirenian ever known was the Arctic-dwelling Steller's sea cow. Sadly, this magnificent mammal was hunted to extinction for its meat. In which century did this occur? The seventeenth century The eighteenth century The nineteenth century The early twentieth century

9. In 1981, former Florida governor Bob Graham and a famous friend founded the "Save the Manatee Club", a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing funds for a variety of manatee projects. Who is the club's outspoken co-founder? Al Gore Jimmy Buffett Paddy Doyle Philip Merlin

10. Since watching a manatee is guaranteed to make a human smile, this quiz should end on a silly manatee note. At which of the "sports" below do manatees excel? The swimsuit competition Paddle tail ball Bodysurfing and synchronized swimming Salad shooting and algae aerobics