Today we"re celebrating the lovely manatee! These marvelous marine mammals have a fascinating history that spans millions of years. They are related to elephants and their ancestors can be traced back to the Eocene era (about 56 to 33.9 million years ago), making them one of the oldest mammals on Earth. These slow-moving herbivores have, over time, adapted to life in warm, coastal waters.
Manatee Awareness Month
Today in History
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Islands of the Salish Sea
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Manatee Appreciation Day
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Aqueduct, Arkadia Park, Poland
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In memory of those lost
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The city of Osaka at night, Japan
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Things are looking up
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A wild, craggy corner of the United States
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It s National Camera Day. Get the picture?
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For Hispanic Heritage Month: Out of Many, One
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Groundhog Day arrives—beyond a shadow of a doubt
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica
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Fiesta at Siesta
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Barcelona bids farewell to summer
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The ‘Night of Nights’
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Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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East River crossing
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White Sands National Park turns 90
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Honoring the rangers on World Ranger Day
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Keyholes to the kingdom
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International Roller Coaster Day
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Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
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Nesting season for the leatherbacks
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Go Fly a Kite Day
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Colle Santa Lucia, Dolomites, Italy
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A species no longer at risk
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A night on the (ghost) town
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La Brecha de Rolando (Rolands Breach), Spain
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A hero for the 21st century
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Albion Falls, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada