Nope, I haven't had a chance to see these beautiful creatures in a long time. But I wanted to share a critter that I love for Saturday's Critters this week. All photos are from the internet.
At Blue Springs, FL
And they are vegetarian.
From FB just the next day after I wrote this...yes, every word written in a Google program is analytically examined by AI and we're fed information regarding new interests - while META isn't Google...they communicate somewhere!
Meet Vora, Lilypad, and Orchid – our newest manatee guests!
These three orphaned manatees just made the trip north from the
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and have safely arrived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. They will now share a habitat with Clawford, Sabal, and Cobble – three other manatees who are also gaining weight and strength during their rehabilitation journeys – and with Stubby, our resident foster mom manatee.
All six of these younger manatees were rescued from Florida waters after facing life-threatening challenges. As a second stage rehabilitation facility, the care we provide to them during their stay in Ohio helps give them time to recover, grow, and prepare for their eventual return to their native waters in Florida. Stubby, who is conditionally non-releasable due to injuries from a boat strike, plays an important role in their care, serving as a calm and steady presence for these youngsters.
Both the Columbus Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo are proud to be part of the
Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP), a collaborative effort between zoological facilities, non-profits, and government agencies working together to save manatees.
Right now, they’re getting to know each other and are visible to the public - These are pics from their arrival!
As always, your visit supports the critical manatee conservation work happening here in Ohio and in Florida.
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I now recall one of my students writing an essay on the manatees in my World Issues course as part of environmental concerns.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear about the student investigating manateeS
DeleteManatees hold a very special place. I'm not sure why. They are very much a part of my Tell Me A Story pottery.
ReplyDeleteWell, I think Manatees Must be good friend with mermaids!
Delete...Barbara, I hope that you are having a freckin' magnificent day!
ReplyDeleteI’m doing my best!
DeleteHello Barb,
ReplyDeleteGreat post on the Manatees. It was a treat to see these beautiful animals wild and free in Florida. They are one of my favorite critters. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great week ahead! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
I’ve only seen them in Different Florida Rehab sites, not in the wild. That would be wonderful,!
DeleteI was studying these lovely animals and hoping somewhere in the text I'd be reminded of their name! And I was. I'm glad they're being cared for. They need orca bodyguards to fight back at those boats.
ReplyDeleteNo matter how many times I see manatees (which admittedly isn't THAT often), I am still amazed and in wonder that such creatures exist. They are quite special, aren't they?
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