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In This Issue
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Click here to see a larger image
of this great photo by Cary Wien. |
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More Than What Meets The Eye
 True or false: manatees hear and see well.
If you answered false, you’re in the majority. Many people think manatees are lacking a little when it comes to these two senses. This is probably because manatees have small eyes and their ears are…well, where are their ears anyway? Go >>
Send A Message On Downlisting
 In June, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet and vote on downlisting manatees in Florida. Now is the time to show your support! Submit your photo and "Please Don't Downlist Manatees" message to be featured
in a PowerPoint presentation we are sending to the
commissioners and Governor Jeb Bush. Learn more >>
Meet Ginger
 Just like humans, some manatees are predisposed to traveling, while others are "homebodies" and like to hang out within a certain geographic area. Ginger falls into the latter category. She's a southwest Florida regular and has been seen there each year since 1994. Read more >>
Whispering Pines Students Walk the Walk
 When it comes to Earth Day, Whispering Pines Elementary students in Boca Raton, Florida, don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk. Recently, upon learning that manatees may be downlisted, the students decided to take action.
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Listen to Manatee Sounds
 How do manatees communicate? Do they bark like a seal, whistle like a dolphin, or sing like a bird? And are they quiet or noisy animals? Find out now! Go >>
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Manatee Apron
You'll be the coolest chef in town with this apron. Features a blue background decorated with manatees and seagrass for a tropical flair.
$16.95 Buy now >>
(go to Clothing and Accessories)
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Manatee Q & A
Q. What kind of animals live in
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same area as manatees?
--David Reyno, California
A. Manatees share their habitat with many living things. It is not uncommon, for example, to see a manatee swimming near a tarpon, resting next to a sea turtle, or surfacing beside a brown pelican in a marine environment. However, manatees are also found in fresh water. Read more >>
Send us your manatee question! If we choose it for the next Paddle Tales E-Newsletter, we'll send you a FREE manatee apron. Please e-mail your manatee question to education@savethemanatee.org. Be sure to include your name and regular mailing address.
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