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I say that they can be funky and hip and I think they are. These little (okay, not so little) guys that just want to swim around peacefully, maybe munch on some veggies. Yet, they manage to be at the center of a lot of attention. I think they deserve the attention, and our support, see what you think.
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Manatees (family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large, fully aquatic marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows. The name manatà comes from the Taino, a pre-Colombian people of the Caribbean, meaning "breast"http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Whats_in_a_name/default.cfm?id=37. They comprise three of the four living species in the order Sirenia, the other being the dugong, which is native to the eastern hemisphere. The Sirenia is thought to have evolved from four-legged land mammals over 60 million years ago, with the closest living relatives being the Proboscidea (elephants) and Hyracoidea (hyraxes).Domning, D.P., 1994, Paleontology and evolution of sirenians: Status of knowledge and research needs, in Proceeding of the 1st Internation...
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This Peter Stone Manatee charm is sterling silver. Peter Stone jewelry is a rare combination of affordability, high quality, & inspired designs. Peter Stone pieces make the perfect gift or, indulge yourself and show your love of the water with one of Stone's designs.
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| ElizabethJeanAllen
The Manatee are interesting creatures. Posted July 21, 2008 |
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eccles1
they look like a big blob but beautiful Posted June 17, 2008 |
| Elaine-Tan
I left my footprints here. Nice lens. 5 stars of course. Posted May 19, 2008 |
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spirituality
They are funky for sure, and cute in a way too. Thanks for introducing me to the manatee (repeating it so I may actually remember their name). Posted May 16, 2008 |
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badmsm
Thanks Gypsy, love the Veggie Tale clip! Posted March 24, 2008 |
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