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Detailed description of the family Trichechidae and its three members.
http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/w...nia.trichechidae.trichechus.html
Brief information on Florida manatees and viewing the them in Central Florida.
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All About Florida Manatees Manatee as seen from inside the floating observatory at nearby Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park The manatee has a large, seal-like body that tapers to a spatulate tail. It has two forelimbs with three or four nails on each limb....Information and photos, including how to adopt a manatee and where to see them. [Javascript required]
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The Wonderful World of the Manatee Join the people who are fighting to keep Manatees from passing into Extinction! Ran into a major problem over the past couple of days. The user database file got corrupted and I didn't have a current backup. So it looks like we will just have to start over again. Sorry about the trouble....Images of a manatee from Hormossa Springs, Florida.
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Homosassa Wildlife Park ManateeCam Please update your bookmark to go to the newly redesigned Manateecam.com....Facts, FAQ, resources, and links.
http://sundiver.com/
Includes manatee facts, photos, and message board.
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West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) Indian manatee is a uniform gray or brown color. The female manatee is usually larger than the male. A manatee can weigh as much as 3000 pounds (though this is rare and the average is between 400 and 800 pounds....Topics include physical characteristics, distribution, diet, and communication.
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Manatees World strives to provide an enthusiastic, imaginative, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere to help students reach their academic potential. Specifically, our goals are To instill in students of all ages an appreciation for science and a respect for all living creatures...Information and links from the Everglades National Park.
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Everglades National Park Manatees Florida during an aerial survey in January 2000. West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) How do you describe a manatee to someone who has never seen one? Their wrinkled, whiskery faces, and big paddle-like tails have led some folks to call...Photos and basic information on the West Indian Manatee.
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Swim With The Manatees Manatee Tours, Manatee Information Add this site to your favorites! 10330 W. Yulee Dr. Homosassa, FL 34448 1-352-628-3450 Toll Free (in USA) 1-866-MILLSAP (645-5727) Call for Reservations 5AM 8PM (Eastern Time) Manatee Facts Average Manatee 10ft long weighing 800-1200 pounds. They have been known...Information and photos of Florida Manatees.
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Manatees in Florida Find a realtor in another state Realtors: Exchange Links With Us Manatees on the Sarasota Gulf Coast! What is a Manatee? Manatees are a large, slow-moving marine mammal that inhabit warm tropical and subtropical waters of North and South America...Information on West Indian Manatee studies at the Florida Caribbean Science Center.
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Manatee Research Project biologists work cooperatively with federal and state researchers and managers on research identified as essential for the recovery of the species. Hurricanes and Florida Manatees Newly Published Manatee Population Research Final Manatee Migration Update: May 5, 2004via the Journey...Information about research being done by the Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida. Studies include tests for the animal's visual acuity, whisker sensitivity, and lung capacity.
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Hugh and Buffett Florida Manatees at Mote Marine Laboratory of Sarasota, FL Buffett were born in captivity and moved to Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL in 1996. These two West Indian Manatees together weigh in at more than 3,000 pounds heavier than an automobile! Become immersed in their aquatic world! Visitors...