Friday, March 8, 2013

Manatee Fun Facts

Fun Facts about Manatees

Manatees---

1.  spend half the day sleeping in the water
2. surface at regular intervals for air (about every 20 min)
3. when not asleep graze shallow water
4. have a lifespan up to 60 years.
5. weigh between 800 and 1200 pounds
6. swim 3-5 mph but can swim up to 20 mph

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