Two African manatees are drawing the crowds at the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. All photos unless where stated: Victor Besa / The National
Two African manatees are drawing the crowds at the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. All photos unless where stated: Victor Besa / The National
Nyokoti and Sengou have lived at the aquarium for a year, after being relocated from South Korea.
Nyokoti and Sengou have lived at the aquarium for a year, after being relocated from South Korea.
Nyokoti and Sengou, aged between 15 and 20, would not have survived in the wild.
Nyokoti and Sengou, aged between 15 and 20, would not have survived in the wild.
The aquarium is to host a week-long celebration to commemorate the anniversary of their arrival.
The aquarium is to host a week-long celebration to commemorate the anniversary of their arrival.
From left, Paul Hamilton, general manager at the aquarium, Clinton Factheu, a specialist in African manatee conservation, and Nicolas Heard, of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.
From left, Paul Hamilton, general manager at the aquarium, Clinton Factheu, a specialist in African manatee conservation, and Nicolas Heard, of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.
The African manatees arrived at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi in 2024. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
The African manatees arrived at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi in 2024. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
They were transported on a cargo plane. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
They were transported on a cargo plane. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
They were accompanied by a team of specialists and monitored throughout. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
They were accompanied by a team of specialists and monitored throughout. Photo: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

Manatees at the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi - in pictures