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It is neither physiologically harmful nor a good idea. Manatees get all their physiological requirements from the food that they eat. Occasionally they will migrate to fresh water sources to supplement this requirement. They can be attracted to artificial fresh water sources as well, such as water control structures. The problem with offering fresh water to manatees is that it creates the same potential problem as the "don't feed the bears" situation. It alters their natural behavior, conditions them to interact with humans and/or boats and boat facilities, which potentially increases dangers to them. While difficult to enforce, providing food and/or water to manatees (an endangered species) is also technically illegal.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes, they can! Years ago in The Florida Keys I ran into one in a marina. I held a garden hose up to him and he couldn't get enough of it!
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∙ 13y agoNo, they are one of the nicest creatures on our planet. They have no natural predators, but they are still endangered. The main reason why they are endangered is because of pollution.
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∙ 13y agoManatees have small eyes, and can't see far in muddy water. ... Manatees can live in salt water or fresh water
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How many do manatees birth?
Well. As you know, manatees give birth quite a lot. They have sex, and then give birth to many little baby manatees. So, there is your answer: Many little baby manatees
What is a manatees reprodution?
Manatees reproduce sexually, and they give live birth.
How does a manatees environment give it shelter and protection?
Has food+water as what it eats also it provides a bathroom anywhere
Do purple tulips grow best in salt water or fresh water?
Salt kills plants so you need to give fresh water to your tulips.
How much babies can a manatees give birith to?
1000000000000000
How do you give fresh water to the guard in Canalave city?
you don't, you have to give him lemonade then you'll be all set
What is the best way to keep a cat hydrated?
Give them fresh water.
How do you get the tea in Pokemon Yellow?
Buy fresh water and give it to the guard
How many times should you fill your hamsters water?
You must give them fresh water daily
Do manatees give birth to live young?
yes, because it is a mammal
Give an example to freshwater marine water and brackish water sources?
Fresh water- Rivers Marine water-Oceans Brackish water-Lagoons
Does Japan get fresh water from the oceans around it?
not all the time some get water for fresh water streams. Also because it is a volcanic region there would be geysers and volcanic springs which would give extremely pure water.
