Knew that would get your attention but I really meant Manatees, those loveable, large, docile aquatic sea creatures found mostly in Florida. Did you know that they are related to the Elephant? Other than size there’s nothing elephantine about them other than they’re mammals and also vegetarian.
We were so lucky to see six of them this morning in their natural habitat on the Suwannee River. Several years ago in Jamaica by chance I had the opportunity of swimming with one again in its natural habitat. I heard that a Manatee saved someone from drowning so I pretended to drown but I guess it didn’t consider me save worthy because it ignored me. Nonetheless it was a moving experience.
I still want to adopt one. Well not to have at home – where would I put it? Not even room in the bathtub. But for as little as $25 you can help protect this endangered species with the Adopt-A-Manatee program. Funds will go toward efforts to help protect them and their habitat. And unlike a child adoption program here you can even choose a manatee from a selection to match your personality. After reviewing several I’m having difficulty deciding between the following choices:
Elaine – she’s been known to get into her fair share of mischief (so opposite of me)
Floyd – he is a “ham” who has been in films & magazines (the glamour appeals to me)
Lenny – who prefers rest to all other activities. (well lazy can be okay…..sometimes)
Crazy Nick – his behaviour is known to be erratic such as going north, rather than south in midwinter; hence the name. (I’ve never been good with directions either). He’s being tracked by radio telemetry that produces information on behaviour.
Margarito – he can be identified by a number of scars from boat hits and a missing right flipper. I’m leaning towards choosing this guy.
Go to: http://savethemanatee.org/
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