manatee and babies by danapommet
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Florida has a population of Manatees (commonly called sea cows) between 1,000 and 3,000. They are plant eaters that can reach an average of 900 to 1200 pounds (400 to 550kg). The elephant is their closest living relative. They can grow up to 9 or 10 feet (2.8 to 3 meters). They prefer warm, shallow, coastal waters and as many as 300 are killed, by boat propellers, each year. In colder weather, they congregate in the areas around power plants to take advantage of the warm water discharge. This photo taken, in late 2002, through a glass wall (sorry about the glare), at Sea World, Orlando, Florida, with my old Pentax and recently scanned. Some info was taken from Wikipedia. Zoom helps a little.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (46)
Wonderful capture Dana
Dana, the manatee has been a pet project of mine for over 29 years. I visited Homosassasa Springs (http://www.citruscounty-fl.com/menu.html),stood on the platform and fed them by hand, watched the young swim to the edge of the water and watch me, just as I watched them. They are so amazing and the feeling of connection between us and them, and now and our prehistoric past is enough to humble anyone. I love this shot. A bit prettied up, the reality is not as pretty, but at least it lets everyone know these gentle creatures exist only as long as we allow it.
SO SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET
Wonderful capture of these awesome creatures Dana!
Ohhh.....Adorable image my friend, excellent capture Dana, loved it very much!
I seen them once in the aquarium here.such a huge gentle creature
I have heard about the plight of these mellow sea creatures.Nice shot of this family unit.
such peacful huge beasts they are, great capture dana.
A super shot of these lovely and endearing animals Dana.
What a great shot of these beautiful animals,I have never seen these except in photos but they always look like they have been over inflated. Thank for showing them.
Nice shot! So sad they get mangled so often.
very cute!!
Such an interestin animal... Aloha
I should so like to see these in person! Thankyou for this lovely family pic, Dana.
really cool capture and cute too to see this with babys !!
A lovely capture, I have seen programmes about them & they seem so peaceful!!
I have never seen pics of these superb capture hon.
Coolest damn thing I've seen in awhile...Grand Capture and thanks for sharing Dana!
It's a tough job shooting through glass... :~) Like the approach of the young to Mom. Nice shot Dad!
A very unusually shaped creature that I've always found fascinating. Cute shot of the mother & babies...
Very nice capture!
Interesting shot !
Very Interesting pic.
Beautiful, they do look something like dirigibles; wonderful capture!
They are amazing animals, it is ashamed how many get killed each year by boaters that don't watch where they are going. Excellent capture Dana! :)
What a beautiful capture! I have always wanted to see these wonderful creatures in real life, but have yet to be able to. Such gentle creatures!
IMPRESSIONANTE FOTO,MARAVILHOSOS ANIMAIS,BELO LUGAR.+++++++++++5
Lovely image! Great capture! :)
What an experience - well done through the glass, Clive