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Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)

Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) photographed in Crystal River, FL. The manatee or sea cow is listed by the World Conservation Union as vulnerable to extinction due to habitat destruction, illegal hunting and collisions with boats. In Florida, experts believe there are only 2,000 to 3,000 left in the wild.

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Image Size: 664x1000 / 620.0KB; Citrus County Crystal River Florida Herbivore Mammal Manatee Sea Cow Threatened Three Sisters Spring Trichechus manatus latirostris United States Whisker estuary marine life
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Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) photographed in Crystal River, FL. The manatee or sea cow is listed by the World Conservation Union as vulnerable to extinction due to habitat destruction, illegal hunting and collisions with boats. In Florida, experts believe there are only 2,000 to 3,000 left in the wild.