The manatee only has six cervical vertebrae, therefore it
can not turn its head.
Picture from Manatees.Net
Most mammals have seven cervical vertebrae, which allows them to turn their head in order to see behind and to the side of them. However, with only six, the manatee must turn it's entire body when it wants to look around.
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