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Zern gzern@co.volusia.fl.us |
(386)736-5927, ext. 2839 (DeLand) |
 Welcome
to the Manatee Education Site! This site is meant to be a learning
resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning about
one of Florida’s most endangered marine mammals. The Florida Manatee is
a state and federally listed endangered species, and public knowledge
and awareness is one of the key factors for its survival. This page
contains lots of fun and educational activities for students, including
a detailed look at manatee habitat, eating habits, and anatomy. You can
even make your own manatee puppet!
Manatee Fun Facts
Manatees can be found in warm, shallow waters along the coast and river systems of Florida. These waters create a unique habitat* for the manatees’ survival. * A habitat is the area an organism normally lives. Manatees are herbivores, which means they only eat vegetation. Manatees are slow-moving animals and are often involved in collisions with boats.
In addition to the activities listed above, please check out our links to other educational sites.
The
Florida Manatee: A Florida Treasure; A Guide for Boating,
Diving and Snorkeling Around Manatees
Manatee coloring book
The Florida Manatee
Commonly
Asked Questions about: Manatees, Manatee Protection Rules, The Manatee
Program and Funding Sources
http://www.hswsp.com/manatees/extensive.html
http://www.savethemanatee.org/coolstuff.htm
www.efieldtrips.org/manatees *All printouts were provided by the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Student Activity
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