Florida Manatee Trichechus manatus latirostris photographed in Crystal River FL The manatee is at risk of extinction

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Florida Manatee Trichechus manatus latirostris photographed in Crystal River FL The manatee or sea cow is listed by the World Conservation Union as vulnerable to extinction due to habitat destruction illegal hunting and collisions with boats In Florida experts believe there are only 2 000 to 3 000 left in the wild

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Location: Crystal River, FL
Photo credit: © Michael Patrick O'Neill / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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