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Let's Take a Moment to Admire a Peaceful Creature.

The first documented sighting of the manatee was reported by none other than Christopher Columbus. For him and the rest of the sailors, the manatees were reminiscent of the mythological mermaids.

Entirely Unrelated Animals that Are Like Two Peas in a Pod

Walruses and manatees Manatees and walruses are both massive, whiskered marine mammals, so it’s not surprising that many mistakenly believe manatees and dugongs are related to walruses and other pinnipeds (seals and sea lions).

10 Adorable Sea Animals You Would Love to be Friends With

Manatees ( Trichechus ) Manatees are often called “gentle giants” and for good reason. They're slow-moving, peaceful creatures and are basically the cows of the ocean. In fact, these animals often flock toward human activity in search of warmth.

Add Humor to Your Bathroom With These Crazy Curtains

Oh, the hu-manatee! 11. That is the question 12. Shhh 13. Jesus, give me a break! 14. This shower curtain has the element of surprise on it All images source: Pleated Jeans The Funniest and Most Creative Shower Curtains Ever!

Baba-Mail Collection: Best Photos of the Month!

This photo of a Little Village in the Himalayas 12 Most Beautiful Villages in the World This gorgeous library design Movie class room designs This shot of a peaceful manatee in shallow waters The Manatee: Peaceful giants of the sea These hilarious creme egg cars The most bizarre vehicles This photo of

Incredible Undersea Photography: 16 Award-Winning Pics

Among them, you'll find a poignant image of a young polar bear clinging desperately to melting ice and an endearing moment where two friendly manatees engage with a photographer. These photographs collectively provide a breathtaking portrayal of the ocean's abundant wonders.

The Most Hilarious Photos from the Animal Kingdom!

What a majestic manatee! 14. This cat got itself into a sticky situation. 15. A swallow swallowing a swallow. Source: izismile.com A Hilarious Collection of Animal Photos animals, cute, photos, funny, hilarious Take a look at this hilarious collection of animal-failures.

These Perfectly-Timed Animal Photos Are Too Funny

What a majestic manatee! 14. This cat got itself into a sticky situation. 15. A swallow swallowing a swallow. Source: izismile.com A Hilarious Collection of Animal Photos animals, cute, photos, funny, hilarious Take a look at this hilarious collection of animal-failures.

The Gentle Giants of Nature - 20 Unusually Large Animals

Chubby manatees getting their daily sweet potato snack 9. This horse looks ripped! 10. ... so does this powerful peregrine falcon [related_articles] 11. A big albatross mommy! 12. This bullfrog is definitely more bull than frog... 13.

These Facts Sound False, But They’re Accurate!

Did you know that whales are closer to artiodactyls (like deer) than they are to manatees and seals? The latter is related to dogs, by the way, which explains why seals are so cute! Related article: 14 Fascinating Facts About Humans, Animals & History 8.

10 Animals That'll Teach You to Take It Easy

Manatee - Nature's Pacifist Colloquially known as “Sea Cows”, manatees are marine mammals that mainly inhabit shallow water in Africa and America. Their main source of food is aquatic plants (such as seaweeds and kelp), and can weigh as much as 59kg (130lb).

I've Never Seen Such Fascinating & Moving Photos Before!

Three Sisters Springs Thanks to the crystal clear water you can find at Florida's Three Sisters Springs, tourists from all around the world end up coming to visit this stunning location from mid-November to the end of March, to have a look at all the lovely manatees that come to rest there.

Marvel at the Stunning Winners of Ocean Art Awards!

Image source: Underwater Photography Guide A mother and calf West Indian manatee swim in Crystal River, Florida. 6. The Beauty of the Swamp by Bryant Turffs. 1st Place, Compact Wide Angle.

World Heritage Reserves of Africa - Beautiful!

The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary encompasses 40,000 acres (16,000 ha) and it home to a staggering 1.5 million birds, as well as crocodiles, African manatees and other species, all living in the streams, ponds, lakes and swamps of the sanctuary.

If You Love Animals, You Really Need to Visit These Places

In the river, alongside these fish, there are also manatees and river dolphins. To add to this, there are over 4,000 species of butterflies in the jungle. 5.

Belize Is An Unspoiled Caribbean Paradise Waiting For You

Some of the activities you can enjoy there include kayaking or canoeing in the wetlands and wildlife spotting – it’s a great place to see manatees, dolphins, crocodiles and birds.

Travel to These National Parks Virtually

Everglades National Park, Florida Everglades National Park is a region of unparalleled nature - tropical grassy wetlands that are a unique ecosystem that is home for a huge number of endangered species, such as the American crocodile, the Florida panther, and the West Indian manatee.