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Manatees and dugongs are gentle, plant-eating herbivores sometimes nicknamed 'sea cows' although their closest living relative is the elephant.Gentle and social animals they live in warm, shallow waters along the coast, iin estuaries and in canals. Curious legends are associated with manatees and dugongs wherever they are found, and they are central to many cultural traditions around the world.
Sadly, Manatees and Dugongs are now an endangered species and it is believed that there are only 2500 - 3000 left in the wild. They are legally protected practically everywhere they are found, yet despite this manatees still have to endure encroachment from humans. Today, most manatee deaths and injuries are human inflicted. Collisions with motorboats, entanglement in fishing gear, indigestion of hooks and other discarded trash to name but a few hazards to their simple pursuit of existance.
Adopt a 'Manatee or Dugong' today and gain an appreciation of these beautiful gentle animals.
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By adopting a Manatee or Dugong you are helping to support the work of conservation groups, providing vital funding necessary to carry out their campaigning and efforts to improve and preserve the wildlife and their habitat.
Help to make a difference in the future survival of the animals and ADOPT A MANATEE OR DUGONG today. |
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A Manatee or Dugong Adoption Certificate
'MANATEES AND DUGONGS' a book by James Powell, that examines these large, herbivorous marine mammals, whose closest relative is the elephant. Beautifully illustrated with stunning colour photography by award-winning photographers, it discusses the problems facing conservationists in their efforts to protect these gentle giants.
A donation to The Animal Adoption Fund of not less than 30% of the total pack cost.
The adoption pack is gift wrapped using recycled materials together with a personalised message tag. |
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