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Paddle Tales

E-Newsletter

December 2008

Manatee Photo
In This Issue
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by Cary Wien.

Manatee Calf Rescued in Brazil
FontinhoEmergência! Emergência! The alarm sounded at Aquasis after the marine mammal rehabilitation center received a call in early October about an orphaned Antillean manatee calf stranding in Ceará, an area located in Northeastern Brazil. This instance involved a newborn male calf, named “Fontinho.” Read more >>


Great Gifts for $25 and Under
Adopt-A-ManateeLooking for an inexpensive gift this holiday season? We've got several great gifts for $25 and under. From a manatee adoption to t-shirts, jewelry, toys, or books, there's a great gift for the manatee lover on your list. Best of all, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your purchase is helping to protect endangered manatees. Go >>

Meet Dana
DanaHappy Birthday to Dana! On December 2nd, she turns 20 years old. Dana is just a young woman by manatee standards. She was born at Blue Spring State Park and visits there every winter. Last year, she was accompanied by a tiny calf. Find out the calf's name and why Dana has gained a reputation for being playful. Read more >>


2nd Graders' Work is "Key" to Research Canoe Purchase
Wayne Hartley and manatee Each winter, Ranger Wayne Hartley takes his trusty canoe out to check the spring run and conduct his morning "roll call" of manatees. This year, he has a brand new canoe, courtesy of 14 hard-working 2nd graders from Wisconsin and their teacher, a Jimmy Buffett fan who has created a tropical paradise in his classroom. Go >>

New!Manatee Postcards
Manatee PostcardSend a personal greeting and warm wishes for the holidays with our free holiday e-card or any one of our new manatee postcard images. Go >>
Plush manatee
Plush
Manatee Toy

A lovely plush manatee measuring 12" in length. This soft and cuddly toy is a perfect little "buddy" for everyone. Pair it with a manatee adoption for the best holiday gift ever.
Just
$10.95
Buy now >>
(go to Gift Items for Children)
Manatee Q&A
ManateeQ. Do manatees sweat?
--Alan Drewett, England
A. A manatee does not sweat. Instead, to regulate body temperature, a manatee can increase or decrease blood flow to its extremities. Read more >>

Send Us Your Question About Manatees
If we choose it for the next Paddle Tales E-Newsletter, we'll send you a FREE plush toy. Send to education@savethemanatee.org and be sure to include your name and mailing address.
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Photo Credits: Table of Contents photo © Cary Wien; Manatee Calf Rescued in Brazil courtesy of Aquasis; Dana courtesy Wayne Hartley, FDEP; 2nd Graders' Work is "Key" courtesy Wayne Hartley, FDEP; Manatee Postcards © Robyn Churchill; Do Manatees Sweat? © Robyn Churchill. Photos or graphics cannot be used without permission. Contact SMC for more information.