Do Manatees Control Their Buoyancy by Farting?

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✅ True. Manatees regulate their in-water buoyancy through flatulence.

, the average adult manatee can measure just under 10 feet long and weigh between 800 and 1,200 pounds — and such size requires hefty portions. Manatees can consume up to 15% of their body weight in algae and seagrass every day. When this plant matter is broken down in the digestive tract, the production of methane occurs.to get lighter and float near the surface. Letting one rip, on the other hand, allows the animal to sink lower in the water.

in April 2000 described observations showing that when manatees submerge, they are able to do so with minimal movement, indicating that there may be another force at play. And it goes both ways. Constipated manatees have also been recorded as lacking the ability to dive.

 

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That is absolutely expected manatee behavior

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