The manatee is a mammal that lives in tropical waters, feeding on seagrass, algae, and other aquatic plants. Its closest relatives are not cows, but elephants. Its front limbs have evolved into flippers over millions of years, while the hind limbs have completely regressed. In round-tailed manatees, the tail has transformed into a spade-shaped paddle, while in fork-tailed manatees, it has become a fork-shaped paddle. The Schleich manatee is a herbivorous marine mammal with a massive, cylindrical body. Round-tailed manatees can weigh over 500 kg. They are also known as manatees.