Do the manatees have any mating dances or special sounds during mating season?
A. Manatees do vocalize, but they don’t have any sort of mating call or mating dance. They emit sounds underwater that are believed to be used in communicating with one another, and not for navigational purposes. Vocalizations may express fear, anger, or sexual arousal. They are also used to maintain contact, especially when manatees are feeding or traveling in turbid water. Especially common are vocalizations between mothers and calves.
