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Manatees have rebounded since the 1970s but still face myriad threats. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Archaeologists Piece Together the Origin Story of Florida's Manatees, Revealing They Were Once Tourists
A new study suggests manatees weren’t permanent residents in the Sunshine State until around the 20th century, drawn in by a warming climate and construction of power plants
Sarah Kuta
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