When cold weather looms, hundreds of Florida manatees drift into Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, gathering around the warm springs that will keep them alive through winter. In this sanctuary, … Read more
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When cold weather looms, hundreds of Florida manatees drift into Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, gathering around the warm springs that will keep them alive through winter. In this sanctuary, the slow-moving, placid “sea cows” find unspoiled habitat and abundant seagrass. Here, they are safe from the motor boats that have left scars on more than 95% of their species’ adults.
