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Are manatees smart?

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Manatees have tiny eyes and the brain region corresponding to sight is small compared to auditory and tactile, but they seem to see color, a very unusual trait for marine mammals. However, they seem to rely on touch sense: the muzzle and body are covered with sensitive hairs that detect objects and current changes. read more

The manatee showed it could learn and perform the task successfully. Complex brain. While the brain of a manatee seems too small to support intricate tasks, studies have revealed that a manatee’s brain is just as complex internally as the brain of any other mammal. This makes it possible for the manatees to learn to perform various tasks. read more

Manatees are keener and far more adapted to environmental changes than their little brains would indicate. The manatees brain, about the size of a grapefruit, is actually the smallest brain possessed by any mammal, comparing brain to body size. read more

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