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Discovering the Manatee: Florida's Gentle Giant

Manatees, also known as sea cows, primarily inhabit the warm coastal waters of Florida and North America. These herbivorous mammals thrive on a diet of aquatic plants, showcasing their extraordinary adaptations. With dark gray, wrinkly skin and minimal hair, manatees are easy to identify. Interestingly, they possess nails resembling fingernails at the end of each flipper, which help them grasp plants. Using their large lips and front flippers, they expertly forage for food. Learn more about these fascinating creatures and their lives in coastal habitats!

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Discovering the Manatee: Florida's Gentle Giant

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  1. Florida Manatee Carey-Jean Block

  2. Where does this animal live? • They live mainly around Florida and the coast of North America.

  3. What does this animal like to eat? • They are herbivores. Herbivores are animals that eat plants.

  4. What does this animal look like? • They are dark gray and have wrinkly skin with verylittle hair.

  5. Interesting fact #1 • They have nails like fingernails at the end of each flipper.

  6. Interesting Fact #2 Theyuse their front flippers and large lips to hold and eatthe plants.

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