Manatees reach sexual maturity in 3-5 years (females) and 5-7 years (males) and may live over 65 years in captivity. Gestation is approximately 13 months and usually one calf is born. The calf may stay with its mother (cow) for up to 2 years. Male manatees (bulls) are not part of the family unit.
Butternut Squash can be easy to prepare in minutes. Cut the Butternut Squash lengthwise. Scoop the seeds out of the Butternut Squash. Place Butternut Squash in a microwave proof container, add 2 teaspoons of water to the squash where you had scooped out seeds. Cover and microwave 6 minutes on high. Scoop out squash and place in bowl. Serve hot with butter and/or brown sugar or maple syrup.
With a spoon, scoop out the seeds and scrape out any loose, stringy membranes. Place the halves, cut sides down, in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add about 1 inch of water to the dish. Microwave on full power for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the squash and your microwave oven. My squash was small and took 10 minutes. Test the squash with a fork.