Centuries ago, manatees were often mistaken for mermaids, the half-man, half-fish of myth...

Centuries ago, manatees were often mistaken for mermaids, the half-man, half-fish of myth and legend. 🧜‍♀️ The mystery of the unknown, combined with some of the manatee's humanoid traits - its ability to turn its head, fingers in its forelimbs, flat tail - may have led sailors to mistake it for a mythical creature.