The Fascinating World of the Manatee

When European Sailors first came to America they swore they saw mermaids, but these were actually manatees. Now centuries later these gentle giants of the ocean are in real danger. Join natural world photographer and journalist Roger W. Downes as he discovers everything manatee with Save The Manatee Club Manatee Biologist Tiare Fridrich.

You'll be surprised which land mammal manatees are closest related to, plus the amazing places you'll discover them outside of Florida. Listen now for the answers and many more.

LINKS AND NUMBERS MENTIONED IN PODCAST

SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB
http://www.SaveTheManatee.org

LIVE MANATEE CAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofub9xtWAvM

RESEARCH BOOK: The Florida Manatee (Biology & Conservation)
http://shorturl.at/ikqCZ

Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (Report any Manatee Collisions)
888-404-3922

Roger W. Downes Photography
http://www.rogerwdownesphotography.com
IG: @rogerwdownesphotography
FB: @rogerwdownesphotography
TK: @rogerwdownesphotography
TW: @rwdphotos