The star of the show, however, is the Manatee. Unfortunately these gentle giants are on the endangered species list. If you boat in areas where you may encounter manatees, please take a moment to read this.
This manatee likes to hang out where he can get a fresh, cool drink of water.
Here you can see his tongue and whiskers, and the algae and barnacles covering his tough skin.
I turned up my pants and got down under one of the fish cleaning tables to get a closer look. The hose to the right of me is where the sink drains.
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Yes, I petted the Manatee, and to answer one of the most asked questions, no he was not slimy. Although he might have been where the algae was growing. I felt the whiskers and they are like very thick hairs, flexible and not at all sharp.
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Bye-bye Mr. Manatee. It was an honor to meet you!
Photo Credit: Ashley Morris |
I compiled the video we got so you can see how he interacted with people and how much he enjoyed the fresh water. They truly are magnificent creatures.
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