A herbivore
Eat water plants
Eat6-8 hours a day
Eat up to 10% of their body weight
Body Shape
Grow up to 10 ft.
Adults may weigh 800-1200 lbs
Females are usually larger then males
Grayish-brown
Algae grows on their skin
Very small eyes 0.8 in 2cm in diameter
Hear very well, even though their ears are not visible
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March 29, 2004
