A curious and playful West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) approaches the camera and diver for a closer look.

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A curious and playful West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) approaches the camera and diver for a closer look. Manatees come to these warm springs in winter to survive the cold.

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Location: Crystal River, FL, USA
Photo credit: © Phil Lowe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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