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.
Fill a large baking dish with 1/4 inch of water and place the butternut squash halves inside with the cut sides facing down. Place the pan in the oven and bake, uncovered, for about 45 minutes or until the squash is easily pierced with a fork.tep 2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise with a sturdy butcher's knife. Use a spoon to scoop out the strings and seeds from inside each squash half. Discard the seeds and strings and set the squash aside.