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Manatee Facts

Did you know that Florida’s West Indian manatee is one of four species of gentle marine mammals in the sirenian family? Manatees are plant-eaters, spending their days grazing in freshwater and coastal ecosystems. While they may look curious and friendly, it’s essential to admire these gentle giants from a distance—it’s illegal and harmful to touch them. One incredible manatee named Snooty holds the record as the oldest manatee ever recorded, living to be 69 years old! Let’s all do our part to pr

With Manatee Awareness Month ending tomorrow, we thought we’d share this truly once in a lifetime experience of manatees mating in the wild! 🥰 We’re still seeing our beloved sea cows on our cruises, but as the water temperatures become cooler, these gentle giants will seek warmer water, such as the artesian springs or more locally, a power plant discharge canal in Fort Myers called Manatee Park! 🌳 📸: First Mate Michelle #manatees #manateeawarenessmonth #sealife #seacow #wildlife #aipcruises #

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