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| Who could resist these faces? (from National Geographic Kids) |
Today is Manatee Appreciation Day, and I just had to post the video of my favorite manatee commercial! There are three recognized manatee species, including the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) which inhabits the waters of the southeastern United States, normally ranging as far north as Georgia and as far west as Texas. These gentle giants of the sea are currently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, mainly due to habitat loss. Giving them their own holiday is a great way to raise awareness of their existence and encourage people to learn more about them. Just for fun though, watch this hilarious commercial and enjoy their uniqueness (I would love to cuddle that little manatee)!
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