Some 50 million years ago, a pig-like, four-legged animal species that a scientist once described as looking like a cross between a hippopotamus and an otter evolved and entered the water.
For decades I have been angry about the precarious future of the manatees. If we forever lose these beautiful, gentle souls, I will likely lose all hope for humanity.
Very cool article Alex. I had the opportunity to swim/snorkel around manatees in Playa De Carmen Mexico at a marine habitat.
When you see these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat it is simply magic. I did not appreciate then how fragile their existence is nor did I recognize what their loss means to this planet and to humanity.
Ubuntu is a South African term meaning I am because you are. You are because I am. We are all tied together, humans & animals. These gentle giants deserve a safe harbor in our seas. They deserve to thrive. Thank you for being their voice.
Poor manatees. I love that you called them gentle giants. What a lovely tribute to them. I passed this article on to two friends in Florida. The bees might be right in their assessment that we are not very intelligent - destroying the planet the way we are.
I'll admit that I always scroll to the end to see if there's a picture of Luna. Good to know she's keeping an eye on things. Adorable picture. Thanks for sharing.
For decades I have been angry about the precarious future of the manatees. If we forever lose these beautiful, gentle souls, I will likely lose all hope for humanity.
This is so sad :(
Thank you, Alexander
In goodness we have to think about them as a 'Spirit Animal', do no harm at the highest level.
I love your image of the Manatee . . .
Somehow I believe that not many people know of their existence ):
Very cool article Alex. I had the opportunity to swim/snorkel around manatees in Playa De Carmen Mexico at a marine habitat.
When you see these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat it is simply magic. I did not appreciate then how fragile their existence is nor did I recognize what their loss means to this planet and to humanity.
Ubuntu is a South African term meaning I am because you are. You are because I am. We are all tied together, humans & animals. These gentle giants deserve a safe harbor in our seas. They deserve to thrive. Thank you for being their voice.
Poor manatees. I love that you called them gentle giants. What a lovely tribute to them. I passed this article on to two friends in Florida. The bees might be right in their assessment that we are not very intelligent - destroying the planet the way we are.
I'll admit that I always scroll to the end to see if there's a picture of Luna. Good to know she's keeping an eye on things. Adorable picture. Thanks for sharing.