Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Oct. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
African manatees face threats from hunting for meat and traditional medicine, as well as habitat degradation and accidental entanglement in fishing gear. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts focus on community engagement and reducing bycatch. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness of the species and its challenges, and by supporting local economies that may offer alternatives to hunting.
The African manatee, also known as the West African manatee, is a species of manatee that inhabits much of Western Africa – from Senegal to Angola. It is the only manatee species to be found in the Old World, as well as one of the two living Sirenians that live in the Old World, the other being the Dugong.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for African Manatee. Sightings recorded in 5 safari areas total.
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