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 MANATEE PHOTOS August 22, 2009 7:09 AM

I think manatees are so gentle and sweet so I thought we could post photos of them.



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 October 05, 2009 9:43 AM

manateerescue.jpg picture by CajunAngelEyez

Did You Know?

Florida Manatee resting at Crystal River, FL Females manatees mature around 5 to 9 yearsof age, and males not until 6 to 9 years of age. It is believed that one calf is born every 2 to 5 years. Twins are rare in the wild. Gestation period is around 13 months. Newborns weigh approximately 40 pounds at birth and stay with them other for several years.

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PLEASE CALL IF...... October 05, 2009 9:44 AM

Call the Wildlife Alert Hotline 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) or *FWC/#FWC, or use VHF Channel 16 on your marine radio if you see an injured, dead, tagged, or orphaned manatee, or if you see a manatee being harassed.
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