The manatee
are usually found in
slow rivers, coastal water ecosystems, and bays. The
manatees can live in salt water, brackish water, or fresh water.
They can get food from these places because the manatees eat most all plants
that live in the water.
(Photo by Chris Bethel)
Typical Florida Landscape near rivers and Springs.
(Photo by Chris Bethel)
This is the person that counts the manatees at Blue Springs
State Park each day.
(Photo by Chris Bethel)
This is a baby manatee enjoying the warmth of the springs on a
cold January morning.
(Photo by Chris Bethel)
This is the head of Blue Springs where the manatee come for
warmth during the winter. It stays a constant 72 degrees
F.
