Have you ever come across a manatee? These friendly aquatic mammals are herbivores, grazing primarily on seagrasses and aquatic vegetation. Manatees have a fascinating history that spans millions of years. They are closely related to elephants and can be traced back to the Eocene era (about 56 to 33.9 million years ago). These slow-moving sea cows have, over time, adapted to life in warm, coastal waters.
West Indian manatees, Crystal River
Today in History
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Toledo, Spain
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Dragon tails trail to the sea
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Warm light through an ancient forest
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Summer solstice
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World Jellyfish Day
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A flashy, frigid waterfowl
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National Llama Day
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We can all just get along
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The 50th Toronto International Film Festival
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To the infinite and back
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Daylight Savings
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Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, USA
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Bardenas Reales Biosphere Reserve and Natural Park, Navarra, Spain
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Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, United States
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Happy Panda Day!
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Happy International Day of Forests!
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Splendid leaf frog
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Banff National Park, Alberta
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World Migratory Bird Day
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