Antillean Manatee Study
Body Condition Analysis of the Antillean Manatee The Antillean Manatee is an endangered species to other species of manatee. In this article there are many key movements to tracing this species of wildlife from eating habits, reproductive manners and overall health of the animal. The best and most efficient way these environmental biologists found a way to keep track of these thriving sub-species is by collecting data through BCI’s. Body Condition Indices help to watch certain animals by collecting data non-invasively and easy to not harm animals any further but to also obtain information we need to aid certain species in thriving in our environments for the years to come. The Antillean Manatee is a sub-species to the Florida Manatee and has been endangered for the past 31 years. The species seem to reach a great decline the past decade due to human population increase as well as habitat structures becoming invading by weather conditions or other animals. Manatees are herbivo...