Fred Mullins, Donna Mullins, & Erin Biby
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company
1201 White Street Ste. 101 Key West, FL 33040
Direct: 305-745-9440
Email: mullinsf@bellsouth.net
Website: www.lowerkeys-homes.com
Yes, I was really this close! This large, gentle creature was actually seen in the canal behind my Florida Keys home. Manatees swim in warm water areas and need fresh water for survival. They have been known to drink from an unattended water hose in the warm canal waters of neighborhoods in the Florida Keys. This slow moving creature is actually a decedent of the elephant and hundreds are injured each year by boaters causing their near extinction. Fossil remains of manatee ancestors show they have inhabited Florida for about 45 million years. It is a rare treat to see one of these beautiful creatures up close and personal. If you see a Manatee in the wild, remember it is illegal to feed or touch them. Just marvel that these beautiful animals have been around a long time and hopefully for a long time to come.
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