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It's a Manatee's Life: Swim, Eat, Rest, Repeat

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Manatees are so gentle and sweet they'll break your heart, but in 2021, there have been more manatee deaths than in any year in previously recorded history. Why are these gentle giants dying in such unprecedented numbers?

Can manatees see underwater?

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Manatees see poorly underwater, with the aid of two very small eyeballs. Learn how manatees see underwater and navigate with such poor vision.

Are manatees really responsible for mermaid myths?

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Are manatees beautiful, graceful and majestic enough to be mistaken for mermaids? Learn more about manatees and the mermaid myth at HowStuffWorks.

What's the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?

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Their mamas may be the only ones who can tell them apart, but there are major differences between these cousins, one being the type of water in which they can survive.

12 Animals That Start With 'M': From Manatee to Muscovy Duck

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How many animal names start with an "M"? The animal kingdom has many incredible animals that start with "M," including mighty predators, gentle giants, the largest species of fish and common animals found in the northern hemisphere.

Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures

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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?

What Wild Animal Matches Your Personality?

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With a personality like yours, you could only be matched by a truly wild and free animal! Which one matches you best? Claw your way through this quiz and answer with your animal instinct to find out!

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.

Are personal watercraft destroying the planet?

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Personal watercraft destroying the environment is a cause for major concern. Learn about personal watercraft destroying the environment.

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