Manatee

This is a manatee. [pic: Pearson Scott Foresman] At first glance you might think it was related to seals or walruses, but its closest living relatives are actually elephants [pic: Bernard Dupont] and small, stocky hyraxes. [pic: D. Gordon E. Robertson] The three species of manatees, along with the related dugong, are the only living members of the Sirenia order that evolved from the same land mammal as elephants over 50 million years ago. [pic: Edwardtbabinksi] Although some of them still…

Lake Okeechobee has become polluted as a result of government approved back pumping that was done by South Florida sugar and vegetable growers to irrigate the fields. The water that was being dumped into the lake contained fertilizers and other pollutants. In 2014 a federal court put an end to this being done. Additionally the lake is polluted by toxic run off from golf courses, and home septic systems which is helping to feed the growth of toxic algae. These algae can kill oysters, as well as…

alone. You are much too new. Come home with me, and I will see if the mother manatee Sirena will care for you." Simu nodded, nestling happily against Mora's shoulder. ON BOTTOM LEFT PAGE KL 12-13 F: And so he followed Mara away to the colorful coral ledges where they found Sirena and her baby grazing on sea grasses. "Sirena, Mara said, "I have found this little one who needs someone to care for him. Can you help?" The manatee, chewing her noonday meal, raised her head slowly while looking at…

native flora and occupies large areas of the Everglades that can no longer be populated by fish, amphibians and birds. This situation ends with the base of the food chain and is causing the extinction of hundreds of native species like the alligator, manatee, big mouth bass, blue heron, wild cat, short-tailed hawks, among others. On the other hand, the Totora blocks the flow of water in low…

settle down and finally call a place home. On his property, he built his house (which would later become a historic site), the peninsula’s second post office, and a dock that jutted out into the India River. Henry faced a challenge with the river, the manatee grass on the bottom was incredibly tall and the river was very shallow. Also according to Sewall’s point, Henry Sewall said “It closed up occasionally and acted very much like the Jupiter Inlet.” Henry Sewall made many bold decisions and…

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has amazing exhibits. A baby bird was thought to be dead when she was found featherless just outside the nest. She became the first native bird to be rescued. “ Sunny loves to be the first one to spot Buddy ( a sea turtle) at Manatee Coast everytime we visit the zoo” - Jay K. Watch a polar bear swim right above your head. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium evaluates their animals to make sure they are doing good. They want the animals to perform naturally in the environment…

moderation. Since energy drinks are fine when not used in excess, it is unreasonable and an infringement of rights to put a restriction on it. Some school officials are overreacting by making energy drinks an offense that can result in one’s suspension (Manatee school district bans energy drinks). The government’s job isn't to baby-sit the nation; people should be able to make choices for…

Environmental Issues in the Everglades The mission of Florida’s Everglades suggests the drainage of water and expansion of newly developed urban areas. Notable wildlife residents such as the Florida Panther and the American Crocodile are endangered and are threatened to become extinct. Humans continue to struggle of protecting the Everglades’ natural environment; however, the ongoing issues faced can lead to a mass extinction for all wildlife. Today, the mass of protected species continues to…

indicated as dental formula of: 5/4-5.Three-toed sloths are deviant amongst the mammals, and possess as many as nine cervical vertebrae, which might be due to mutation in the homeotic genes, but all other mammals (other than the two-toed sloth and the manatee, which have only six) have seven cervical…

As a Georgia native you can imagine my shock when I found out Georgia has it’s very own loch ness monster! The monster’s name is Altamaha-ha, it was given to him by the Creek Indians that lived near the Altamaha-ha river. The monster has been spotted in Darien and Butler Island, Georgia. The Altamaha River is a beautiful place. It’s known for it’s vast marshes and 18th/19th century rice fields and canals. Scottish people from Inverness (the home of Nessie), were recruited in 1735 to come live…