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A manatee was spotted in the Wolf River harbor near the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis in 2006, and was later found dead 16 km (10 mi) downriver in McKellar Lake. [38] Another manatee was found dead on a New Jersey beach in February 2020, considered especially unusual given the time of year. [ 39 ]
The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), also known as the North American manatee, is a large, aquatic mammal native to warm coastal areas of the Caribbean, from the Eastern United States to northern Brazil. Living alone or in herds, it feeds on underwater plants and uses its whiskers to navigate.
The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) System, located in Kings Bay, in the town of Crystal River, and consists of 20 islands and several small parcels of land. The 80-acre (32 ha) refuge (only accessible by boat) was established in 1983, to protect the West Indian manatee.
Around 800 manatees seek refuge in the warm springs of Crystal River, Florida every winter. This Magical Florida Town Is The Only Place In The U.S. Where You Can Swim With Manatees
The manatee was just 87 pounds when she arrived at Zoo Tampa, officials said. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...
It was Indiana's first National Wildlife Refuge. The name comes from the Muscatatuck River, which means "land of winding waters". [1] [2] [3] Converted farm lands comprise 60% of the total land area of the refuge. Several archaeological sites in the refuge are on the National Register of Historic Places. Much of the tree cover is deciduous ...
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