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It's A Fact!
Manatees can swim up to 20 miles per hour in short bursts, but they usually only swim about 3 - 5 miles per hour. Get more facts.
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 FWS Proposes Downlisting
SMC does not believe it is appropriate to reclassify manatees at this time. Please learn more, watch our video, send ecards, and take action to help manatees keep the Endangered Species protections vital to their survival. |
 Meet Electra and Gator
We recently added two manatees to our adoption program. Discover their personalities, find out where they live, and see photos. Watch video of Gator following an alligator and cute closeups of Electra. Meet the manatees.
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 Manatee Sightings
See a photo of a manatee “waltz,” latest photos of the Blue Spring adoptees, mom and calf videos, a video view from the research canoe, and a manatee “munching on a log.” Plus, check out a manatee comic. View now.
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 Manatee Q & A
Q. Do manatees exhibit behavior associated with grief, as elephants do? Get the answer.
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A special edition 35th Anniversary design by Florida artist Nancy Blauers on a super comfy, lightweight long sleeve sweatshirt. Available in Adult sizes S, M, L, and XL . Use promo code SHIRT to get 20% off!
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Photo Credits: It's A Fact ©David Schrichte; FWS Proposes Downlisting ©David Schrichte; Meet Electra and Gator ©Wayne Hartley, Save the Manatee Club; Manatee Sightings courtesy Evey Hammond; Manatee Q & A ©David Schrichte. Photos and illustrations can only be used with permission. Contact Save the Manatee Club for more information. |
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