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Seaquarium Rescues Baby Manatee

February 02, 2006 By Gus in Miami: Local News

The Miami Seaquarium was called to help rescue a motherless baby manatee that was found dying in a Everglades City canal.

Although the manatee was 20 pounds underweight. It appears she will survive. Veterinarians at the Seaquarium named her Sea Grape after a canal near where she was found.

You can read more about the story nbc6.

On a related note:

This summer, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider changing the Florida manatee endangered status to threatened.

Contact Governor Jeb Bush and express your concern. Go to SaveTheManatee.org

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