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Manatees:     more books (100)

Slow Down for Manatees by Jim Arnosky, 2010-02-04 Manatees (Ocean Life) by Martha E. H. Rustad, 2003-08 Manatees: The Gentle Giants by Gregory Sweeney, Karen Keberle, 2005-11-01 Saving Manatees by Stephen R. Swinburne, 2009-12 Manatee by Chronicle Books LLC Staff, Rei Ohara, et all 1998-06-01 Manatee Winter by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, 1994-09 Manatees: Gentle Giants in Peril by Mary Unterbrink, 1984-06 Manatees for Kids (Wildlife for Kids Series) by Patricia Corrigan, 1996-06 Manatee County (FL) (Images of America) by Jim Wiggins, 2007-10-17 Manatee Blues (Wild at Heart) by Laurie Halse Anderson, 2000-09 The Manatee Scientists (SITF): Saving Vulnerable Species (Scientists in the Field Series) by Peter Lourie, 2011-03-07 J. Rooker, Manatee by Jan Haley, 2002-03 My Manatee Mom by Andrea Zimmerman, 2003-09-01 Florida's Famous Animals: True Stories of Sunset Sam the Dolphin, Snooty the Manatee, Big Guy the Panther, and Others by Jan Godown Annino, 2008-02-12

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21. The Marine Mammal Center
    DESCRIPTION manatees and their relatives are the only vegetarian marine mammals. BEHAVIOR manatees are harmless and are the slowest marine mammal.  
    http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/mammalinfo/manatee.asp
    
    Extractions: Trichechus manatus DESCRIPTION: Manatees and their relatives are the only vegetarian marine mammals. They are sometimes known as sea cows, and, like cows that live on land, they eat grass but sea grass. They weigh up to 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg) and reach 13 feet (4 m) in length. They have a mermaid-like tail. In fact, manatees probably inspired the legends about sirens, or mermaids, who beckoned sailors at sea, as their scientific classification suggests: they are in the Order Sirenia. RANGE/HABITAT: BEHAVIOR: Manatees are harmless and are the slowest marine mammal. They have no defense system except for fleeing, and do not fight for food or territory. They have few natural enemies, except man. Manatees eat 100 to 150 pounds (45-68 kg) of plants per day. Their big appetites and grazing helps to keep waterways free and flowing. When they are not eating, they are usually sleeping. However, they are known to body surf. Because of their need for warm water, manatees often congregate in the warm water effluents from power plants. Manatees communicate with squeaks and squeals. They are very tactile, "kiss" each other in greeting, and nuzzle snout to snout. They embrace with their flippers.

22. Information Index Of All Things Related Florida Manatee Conservation, Recovery A
    Information on Manatee guidelines related to U.S. Army Corps of Conservation Agencies Encourage Boaters to SelfReport Collisions with manatees  
    http://www.fws.gov/northflorida/Manatee/manatees.htm
    
    Extractions: Manatee Five-Year Review Manatee Recovery Plan Manatee Protection Areas Manatee References ... Manatee Lawsuit Settlement Archive Manatee Myth: Florida Manatee - Native to Florida? Conservation Agencies Encourage Boaters to Self-Report Collisions with Manatees Reference Materials Home PDF files can be downloaded and read using Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is free and available at http://www.adobe.com/ Note: PDF file accessibility tools available at Access Adobe - http://access.adobe.com Send comments on our web site or general questions to the North Florida office If you need special assistance please contact the Public Affairs Officer Last modified May 24, 2007

23. TWO-TC: Understanding Manatees
    It is difficult to comprehend something as alien as a manatee if one has not experienced them. Especially difficult for children is interpreting the  
    http://www.thewildones.org/Curric/manateeUnder.html
    
    Extractions: Reprinted from The Wild Times Teacher Connection v3n3, Spring 1998. It is difficult to comprehend something as alien as a manatee if one has not experienced them. Especially difficult for children is interpreting the abstractions of the size and weight of such a large animal. The following suggestions are presented as activities in which you and your students may engage to de-mystify these unusual creatures. How many children does it take to equal the weight of an average manatee? Children may be sensitive about their individual weight, but by submitting their weight on a secret ballot, an average weight for your age group can be computed. We suggest that children be presented with the class sum rather than the individual weights. They can then compute the mean average by dividing that sum by the number of children in the class. Once an average child weight is arrived at, the children can easily use that weight as a divisor in finding the number of children that equal the weight of the average 1200 pound (500 kg) manatee. To make this number more concrete, gather that many children together near a actual size model of a manatee.

24. The Dallas World Aquarium
    Watch streaming video of manatees, leks, and otters.  
    http://www.dwazoo.com/netcams.html
    
    Extractions: Three live video cameras are strategically placed throughout the facility. The Manatee Cam shows underwater action in the large freshwater River exhibit on the first level. The Lek Cam is located in an off exhibit aviary. The Otter Cam provides a live action view of the Lobo del Rio exhibit, located between the second and third levels.

25. Swim With The Manatees - Manatee Tours
    Florida Manatee Tours Swim/snorkel with the manatees in the Crystal River and Homosassa River.  
    http://www.sunshinerivertours.com/
    
    Extractions: Over the years my company has developed a reputation for customer care, cleanliness, friendliness, trust, timeliness, and dedication unmatched by any of the others in the manatee snorkel tour business. Tours conducted year around. Now offering 3 separate and unique tours on the Homosassa and Crystal Rivers

26. The Mighty Manatees
    This is the official schedule of Los manatees. manatees Forum Schedule Myspace Ranger Reports Downloads Songlist  
    http://www.losmanatees.com/

27. Swim With The Manatees
    Our summer manatee tours depart at 700 AM only. During the late spring, summer, and early fall the manatees are most active in the early morning hours.  
    http://www.swimwithmanatees.com/
    
    Extractions: Over the years my company has developed a reputation for customer care, cleanliness, friendliness, trust, timeliness, and dedication unmatched by any of the others in the manatee snorkel tour business. Our summer manatee tours depart at 7:00 AM only. During the late spring, summer, and early fall the manatees are most active in the early morning hours. A later tour would only result in a disappointing adventure. Since it takes some time to fit and don wetsuits we ask that you please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Swim with the Manatees in the pristine, clear waters of the Homosassa River and the Blue Springs on the Nature Coast of Florida. This area, along with the Crystal River, is home to the largest concentration of manatees in the world. Walk out of your room and on to our tour boat. This tour (Tour B/ The Miss Homosassa ) departs from the Homosassa Riverside Resorts , 5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa, Florida, 34448

28. Manatees Unlimited.Com
    Manatee Gifts,Manatee Statues, Manatee Sculptures,Manatee Figurines,Manatee Home Décor and other high quality Manateethemed artworks.  
    http://www.manatees-unlimited.com/
    
    Extractions: Manatees Unlimited Home Page Customer Testimonials View Shopping Cart Manatee Sale Items Manatee Collectable Plates Manatee Collectibles Manatee Figurines Manatee Fountains Manatee Gifts Light Stands Manatee Mirrors Manatee Sculptures About Manatees Unlimited Search: Click on Pictures! Manatee Candle

29. Temporarily Disabled
    Clearly one of the more dangerous places in the world to drive.  
    http://crazyshit.org/

30. NSiS: Florida Wildlife - Manatees
    Florida manatee manatees or sea cows (order Sirenia) are large aquatic mammals that live in warm coastal waters and, during the winter, inland springfed  
    http://www.nsis.org/wildlife/mamm/manatee.html
    
    Extractions: Manatees or sea cows (order Sirenia ) are large aquatic mammals that live in warm coastal waters and, during the winter, inland spring-fed rivers. The forelimbs are flippers; there are no hindlimbs. The tail, used for propulsion, is wide and flat. They are herbivores, eating only vegetation. Only four species exist, one of which lives in Florida. Manatees are docile creatures and have no natural predators. Recreational boat propellers account for many manatee injuries and deaths. American Scientist reports on a study, Manatees, Bioacoustics and Boats . that examined the hearing abilities of manatees and underwater acoustics and concludes with suggestions to reduce collisions.

31. Manatee Sightseeing Eco-Tourism Adventure In Naples And Marco Island Florida - G
    See manatees near Naples and Marco Island Florida on manatee ecotour sightseeing adventure. No see, No Pay!  
    http://www.see-manatees.com/
    
    Extractions: Manatee Sightseeing Eco-Adventure is based in Port of the Island s near Naples and Marco Island, Florida. All trips guaranteed! Call Captains Barry and Carol at 239-642-8818 Southwest Florida Eco-Tourism ... Come See The Manatees! Take the whole family on this exciting 1½ hour private boat trip into a remote Everglades manatee hideout Trips are by appointment only ~ Call Captains Barry and Carol at Captains Barry and Carol "Let us introduce you and your family to some of our dearest friends..." read more Captains Barry and Carol Berger offer guaranteed private manatee sightseeing trips (for a maximum of 6 passengers), giving you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing gentle creatures . . . and if you don’t see a manatee you don’t pay for the trip! A circular motion on the surface of the water is the manatee’s "footprint" and a sure sign one is close by.

32. The Official Site Of The Florida Marlins Fan Forum Marlins Manatees
    Auditions will be held to find a few big men for the Marlins manatees, the firstever dance/energy squad in Major League Baseball at Dolphin Stadium on  
    http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/fla/fan_forum/manatees.jsp

33. Florida Manatee Books, Environmental Education, Dive Manuals, Teacher Resources
    FLORIDA MANATEE Environmental and Conservation Education, Dive Manuals, Teacher Resources on manatees in Florida.  
    http://www.sundiver.com/

34. Endangered Manatees Face Risks--National Geographic Kids Magazine
    It’s hard to imagine that manatees were once mistaken for mermaids. Yet it’s true—sailors of long ago believed manatees to be the bewitching halfwomen,  
    http://www.nationalgeographic.com/world/9808/manatee/
    
    Extractions: Fortunately scientists, wildlife officials, and others are trying to help. They are establishing manatee refuges and encouraging people on the water to act in ways that are manatee friendly. Perhaps, working together, we can save the manatee. Do YOU think endangered manatees can be saved? Read what other Kids think. And check out the and the Save the Manatee Club site Text by Fiona Sunquist

35. Manatee Safaris - Swim With The Manatee
    Make this vacation the most memorable ever for the entire family. Come swim with the manatees.Our staff biologist will guide you through our manatee  
    http://www.manateeinfo.com/

36. Manatees In South Carolina
    manatees in South Carolina Skip Navigation. Welcome Contact Distribution History Links Sightings Telemetry. Bald Eagles / Oystercatchers / Sea  
    http://www.dnr.sc.gov/manatee/

37. American Scientist Online - Manatees, Bioacoustics And Boats
    The West Indian manatee, an aquatic mammal that has survived in warm nearshore waters for about 50 million years, is now an endangered species particularly  
    http://www.americanscientist.org/template/AssetDetail/assetid/14703
    
    Extractions: Home Current Issue Archives Bookshelf ... Subscribe In This Section Search Book Reviews by Issue Issue Index Topical Index ... Classics Site Search Advanced Search Visitor Login Username Password Help with login Forgot your password? Change your username see full issue: March-April 2002 Volume: Number: Page: Of Possible Interest Book Review: It's Easy Being Green Book Review: Eternal Hopes Book Review: Can't Get There from Here Book Review: At Home in the Dark Book Review: Nature's Awful Beauty Related Internet Resources Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Presentation to Acoustical Society of America Meeting Information About Manatees Florida Marine Research Institute: Manatee Statistics ... Species Description Related Sigma Xi Links Science in the News Forum: Science, The Arts and The Humanities

38. WildTracks
    A team of scientists, educators, government agencies, wildlife organizations, zoos and aquariums are studying manatees living in Florida and Belize to learn  
    http://wildtracks.org/
    
    Extractions: The Manatee Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) was established in late 2001 and marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation in the manatee rehabilitation effort. Prior to the formation of the MRP, state and federal agencies exclusively provided post-release monitoring for Florida manatee rehabilitated at permitted and contracted manatee rehabilitation facilities in Florida. Because it is difficult to maintain funding levels necessary to meet all of the escalating manatee conservation needs, these agencies are no longer able to bare sole responsibility to provide this service. However tracking the fate and health of rehabilitated and released manatees is essential to determining the successful contribution of the rehabilitation program to the recovery of Florida manatee population. The Belizean Manatee Project is a cooperative effort of Wildlife Trust, the Florida Marine Research Institute, Mote Marine Laboratory, USA Fish and Wildlife Service's Sirenia Project, the Belize Coastal Zone Management Authority, and others. Currently, we are following the travels of one female manatee living in Northern Lagoon, located between Gales Point Village and Belize City in central Belize.

39. Endangered Jamaican Manatees
    Endangered Jamaican manatees, Manatee, manatees, Manate, Mantee, Manattee, Cool Learning, Environmental Science, Caribbean manatees, Science Education,  
    http://jamaicanmanatee.freeservers.com/
    
    Extractions: This cool site is all about Jamaica's endangered manatees. In it you'll find a lot of cool facts about these exotic creatures. Get to know manatees and you'll realize that they aren't sea monsters at all, but warm, lovable animals, who couldn't survive without their mamma's loving care! You didn't know that manatees are related to elephants? Well, now you do! Get more cool facts like this (including their link to mermaids) at manatee tidbits . This is education the cool way! Trust us, if you liked 'Free Willy' then you'll definitely love Whoa!!! - Saga of Three Trapped Manatees!

40. Manatees In Florida
    Information and photos of Florida manatees.  
    http://www.realestatesarasota.net/manatee/
    
    Extractions: 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 and Africa. The world population of manatees is extremely endangered. The last aerial survey of the Florida West Indian Manatees that live in Florida waters was taken in January 2003. The survey showed a population count of 3,113 manatees. Manatee Shape and Size Average adult manatees are about 10 to 14 feet long and weigh between 1,500 to 1,800 pounds, although the largest are over 13 feet and weigh 3,500 pounds. Their torpedo-shaped gray-brown bodies taper into flat, paddle-like tails. They have two flippers and their faces are wrinkled with whiskers on the snout. Nostrils are on the upper surface of the snout which close tightly like valves when submerged. Manatees live to be approximately 60 years old. Manatee Diet Manatees eat by using their divided upper lip, which is very flexible, to grasp and take in sea grass and floating freshwater plants. A manatee’s only teeth are molars, for grinding vegetation. Some research suggests that manatees periodically require fresh water. West Indian manatees have been seen congregating at river mouths and drinking from hoses, culverts, and sewage outfalls. Up to six to eight hours each day is spent in the seagrass beds feeding. Manatees are completely herbivorous and can eat 10-15% of their body weight daily, or 100 to 150 pounds of vegetation for a 1,000-pound manatee. Like other air-breathing marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and seals), manatees must periodically surface for air.

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