MANATEES- manatees are shy animals they are sweet but endangered greatly. many speedboats hit manatees with their propellers and the manatees get scars that can kill them. manatees live in Florida. Manatees live in, (not too shallow!) water and they eat sea plants. Manatees are relatives of.... ELEPHANTS! Christopher Columbus thought manatees were mermaids by their tails. and boy what a surprise he got when he saw a whole one! Manatees are also related to dugongs, sea cows, and more! what manatees are NOT related to is, Whales. Dolphins. you can learn more about manatees at http://www.savethemanatee.org/ or visit http://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/group/manatees/ manatees are amazing animals.

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