The scars on these manatees tell a sad story 😞 This gentle giants has multiple boat strike scars across its back and a damaged tail, most likely from a propeller injury. 💔 It’s a heartbreaking yet all-too-common reality here in Florida, where manatees face constant threats from watercraft. Manatees are slow-moving, gentle herbivores who come up for air every few minutes, and that makes them especially vulnerable to speeding boats in shallow waters. Most adult manatees bear the marks of close c
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The scars on these manatees tell a sad story 😞 This gentle giants has multiple boat strike scars across its back and a damaged tail, most likely from a propeller injury. 💔 It’s a heartbreaking yet all-too-common reality here in Florida, where manatees face constant threats from watercraft. Manatees are slow-moving, gentle herbivores who come up for air every few minutes, and that makes them especially vulnerable to speeding boats in shallow waters. Most adult manatees bear the marks of close c
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