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The Manatee

We must help…. The Manatee. Facts about Manatee. Also called a “sea cow ” Swim as fast as 15 miles per hour in water! Herbivore – eat only plants 8ft to 13 ft long 3 species (kinds) Cannot survive in temperatures below 68 O F Do not have eye lashes. Why are Manatees Endangered?.

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The Manatee

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  1. We must help… The Manatee

  2. Facts about Manatee • Also called a “sea cow” • Swim as fast as 15 miles per hour in water! • Herbivore – eat only plants • 8ft to 13 ft long • 3 species (kinds) • Cannot survive in temperatures below 68OF • Do not have eye lashes

  3. Why are Manatees Endangered? • Humans have taken their natural habitat (home) • Boats hit them • Dams and canals crush them • http://www.savethemanatee.org/mort.htm

  4. REFERENCES Where I got my information • http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/manatee/ • http://www.sunshinerivertours.com/endangered-manatees.asp

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