What do you think this is?
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Longshadow wrote:
Manatee.
Yep - I forgot about those critters - thanks
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Feb 2, 2023 07:51:19 #
genocolo
Loc: Vail and Gasparilla Island
You guys are sharp, no matter what others say!
Yes, a manatee. I had just begun flushing the engines when two appeared and started sipping the fresh water as it dripped from the engine. I had never seen this before. Evidently they are first attracted by the sound of the dripping water and then hang around until they are full. Many say that you can tell they are full when you see bubbles coming out the back!
Manatees are mammals and only drink fresh water even though they live in the saltwater. Evidently there are freshwater springs throughout the Gulf of Mexico. At least, that’s what I’ve been told.
Yes, a manatee. I had just begun flushing the engines when two appeared and started sipping the fresh water as it dripped from the engine. I had never seen this before. Evidently they are first attracted by the sound of the dripping water and then hang around until they are full. Many say that you can tell they are full when you see bubbles coming out the back!
Manatees are mammals and only drink fresh water even though they live in the saltwater. Evidently there are freshwater springs throughout the Gulf of Mexico. At least, that’s what I’ve been told.
Feb 2, 2023 08:20:36 #
Wow, I didn't know they would go after the fresh water like that.
Feb 2, 2023 22:01:33 #
Nice shots. In the winter they often search out warm water wherever they can find it. Often fresh water. Even in Florida, the salt water gets pretty chilly and fresh water springs are often a warm refuge for them.
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