manatee

Federal wildlife officials are taking “unprecedented” action to slow Florida’s record manatee die-off: They’re going to feed the threatened species in a limited trial to help them survive the winter months. A record 1,017 manatees have died in Florida waters this year, according to data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, prompting the creation of a joint team of state and federal wildlife officials last month to streamline response and recovery efforts.