In Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, a bold initiative began where volunteers gather to pour pallets of leafy greens into the water to feed the manatees gathered there. Initially, after some hesitation, a bold and curious pair of cows approached and started eating lettuce. More … [Read more...] about Florida volunteers feed manatees with lettuce
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US Fish & Wildlife Service approves unprecedented move to save manatees
In Florida, near Cape Canaveral, wildlife conservationists are getting desperate to save the wild manatee population, which has been dying at alarming rates. More than 1,000 manatees have perished in 2021. The primary cause of death is pollution, which has brought the seagrasses … [Read more...] about US Fish & Wildlife Service approves unprecedented move to save manatees
Manatees are struggling this year! Here’s how we can help.
The life of a manatee is not an easy one, especially over the past couple of years. Luckily, you can help ensure that these aquatic creatures get more protection, but first, we should discuss their plight. During the first half of this year up until early July, at least 841 … [Read more...] about Manatees are struggling this year! Here’s how we can help.