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NATURE & WILDLIFE
manatees on the move

Manatees, sea cows, these gentle giants go by several names. They were once
thought to be beautiful mermaids that could lure sailors to their deaths, though
they probably won’t win too many beauty contests. To retain their weight,
manatees need to eat for 8 hours and consume 8% of their bodyweight every
day. And keeping eating also means keeping moving – but though always on
the move they’re not exactly speedy. Though they can sprint if required, the vast
majority of time they crawl at less than 8kmph. Thanks to their endearing

temperament and tolerance of human visitors, all species of manatee have
gained quite a fan following. From Florida to the Amazonian manatees have Definition Episodes
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mates everywhere. And a good thing too; scientists and conservationists work Producer YOP
tirelessly to ensure the gentle giants are roaming the world for generations to Doclights GmbH / NDR 2022
come. Naturfilm