Save - It's a fact! Although manatees are big, they have very little body fat. A large percentage of the manatee’s body is taken up by the gastrointestinal tract, which contains the stomach and intestines. In fact, the gastrointestinal tract accounts for about 20% of the manatee’s body mass, and it produces heat as food is digested, which helps manatees stave off the cold in the winter. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts #WildlifeWednesday | Facebook
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