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Manatee

Trichechus manatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Manatees are endangered and a minimum of 3,200 as of early 2002. Manatees take on the look of a seal without hind limbs. They have lung as long as their body.

Habitat:

Rivers, springs, and shallow coastal waters of Florida

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This would be a great addition to the Florida Manatee mission! Please consider joining! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8472...
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PublishedMarch 31, 2011

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