tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775407527468125772.post5523372737000124689..comments2023-12-13T02:38:38.555-06:00Comments on Weedpicker's Journal:: Florida's Gentle GiantsWeedpicker Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529273252200443042noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775407527468125772.post-78449501179242768362010-02-04T11:47:10.026-06:002010-02-04T11:47:10.026-06:00The manatee saga tugs at the heartstrings. I'm...The manatee saga tugs at the heartstrings. I'm just glad there are people who are trying to help them. Thanks for bringing this to our attention and for sharing your photos.Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907289523508846888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775407527468125772.post-9587908627792527942010-02-03T12:01:06.729-06:002010-02-03T12:01:06.729-06:00Lindsey-
Thanks for checking in- and setting the...Lindsey-<br /> Thanks for checking in- and setting the record straight! It was especially interesting to learn about Snooty!<br /><br />Wishing your "little" rehaber well at Blue Springs- it is so beautiful- he is bound to be happy there.Weedpicker Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529273252200443042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775407527468125772.post-14186779576629843352010-02-03T11:57:32.979-06:002010-02-03T11:57:32.979-06:00We only have 1 manatee, Slip, set for release this...We only have 1 manatee, Slip, set for release this month (which I am hopefully helping with). He is actually being released into Blue Springs. In total, Cincy Zoo has helped release 6 manatees. Not all manatee in US zoos and aquariums are rehab, but almost all are. There are a handful left from the days when they were bred in captivity or captured as youngsters. These inlude Snooty, the world's oldest manatee, who lives in Bradenton, FL. <br /><br />The statistic of only 17 manatees dying per year placing them in risk of extiction is just for "unnatural" deaths. This is always surpassed by boat strikes. <br /><br />In happier news, the population count hit a record this year. 5,067 manatees were counted during aerial surveys.<br /><br />If you want anymore info on the sea cows, feel free to let me know.<br /><br />LindsayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775407527468125772.post-41591949771636812372010-02-03T11:36:01.581-06:002010-02-03T11:36:01.581-06:00Great post. Thanks for sharing!Great post. Thanks for sharing!The Zen Birdfeederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07628190881212793758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775407527468125772.post-19665441806715220862010-02-03T10:11:32.795-06:002010-02-03T10:11:32.795-06:00Your manatee pictures are beautiful mom! Then aga...Your manatee pictures are beautiful mom! Then again, all your Florida pictures are beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com