I was browsing some manatee facts and FAQs and saw this:
Q. If manatees are herbivores, why do they weigh so much?
A. Although manatees look fat, they actually have very little body fat for an aquatic mammal. Remember, they are a tropical species and have no need for body fat to keep them warm.
source: www.savethemanatee.org/faqfood.htm
You folks were obviously misinformed. DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER!
Q. If manatees are herbivores, why do they weigh so much?
A. Although manatees look fat, they actually have very little body fat for an aquatic mammal. Remember, they are a tropical species and have no need for body fat to keep them warm.
source: www.savethemanatee.org/faqfood.htm
You folks were obviously misinformed. DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER!