Group of manatees. West Indian manatees or sea cows (Trichechus manatus). Manatees are aquatic mammals: this species inhabits rivers,estuaries and coastal waters throughout the Caribbean and feeds on plants in salt and freshwater. Although usually solitary,a strong bond develops between mating adults and between a mother and her calf. Manatees were mistaken for humans by early explorers,giving rise to tales of mythical mermaids and mermen. Photographed in Crystal River,Florida,USA | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Lehnen, Rudiger |
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