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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:07:54 -0400 (EDT)
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From: Save the Manatee Club <education@savethemanatee.org>
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Subject: Paddle Tales E-Newsletter
SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB
PADDLE TALES E-NEWSLETTER
IN THIS ISSUE
-Commission Votes To Downlist
-Oh Baby! Manatee Moms & Calves
-Meet Crazy Nick
-He Just Keeps Going, and Going, and Going For Manatees
-Moms & Calves Photo Gallery
-Manatee Q & A
-Featured Manatee Gift Item
Click below to see a great manatee photo by William Garvin:
http://www.savethemanatee.org/E-newsletter/Images_6-21-06/photo_garvin_6-21-06.htm
COMMISSION VOTES TO DOWNLIST
Despite growing threats to the manatee's long-term survival and
overwhelming public opposition, the FWC voted on June 7 to
prematurely downlist manatees from Endangered to Threatened
status. You can help! Read more and send an e-mail to protest
the decision. GO >>
http://www.savethemanatee.org/news_feature_downlisting_6-06.htm
OH BABY! MANATEE MOMS & CALVES
Who can resist the charm of a mother and calf? In the manatee
world, this duo is the basic social unit. Manatee moms nurse their
young for one to two years and teach them everything they know
about feeding and resting areas, travel routes, and warm water
refuges. Find out more and see some sweet photos. GO >>
http://www.savethemanatee.org/moms_and_calves.htm
MEET CRAZY NICK
Florida manatees are somewhat migratory animals. In the winter,
when the water temperatures cool down, manatees start heading
south to warm water refuge areas. All except for Nick, that is.
He would be the manatee heading north. READ MORE >>
http://www.savethemanatee.org/Manatee_Feature/nick.htm
HE JUST KEEPS GOING, AND GOING, AND GOING FOR MANATEES
When it comes to manatees, Gabriel Kroch doesn't take no for an
answer. With a goal in mind, this 5th grader conducted a campaign
at his school, set up a table at a local event, and even played his
violin on two different afternoons in the town square. And that's not all!
READ MORE >> http://www.savethemanatee.org/member_kroch.htm
MOMS AND CALVES PHOTO GALLERY
Can't get enough of those manatee mother and calf photos?
Neither can we. Here's more of our favorite images.
GO >> http://www.savethemanatee.org/gallery2.htm
MANATEE Q & A
Q. What is the life expectancy of a manatee?
--Victoria A. Lewis, Kentucky
A. Manatees have no natural enemies, and it is thought they can live
for 60 years or more. In fact, one manatee living in captivity is now
over 50 years old. Because of the many perils in the wild, however,
longevity is uncertain. In particular, research shows cause for concern.
READ MORE >> http://www.savethemanatee.org/faqmortality.htm
FEATURED MANATEE GIFT ITEM: BEACH TOWEL
Surf's up, but don't head to the beach without your manatee towel.
$15.95. BUY NOW >>
http://www.savethemanatee.org/manateegifts.htm
(Go to Clothing & Accessories)
SEND US YOUR MANATEE QUESTION!
If we choose it for the next Paddle Tales E-Newsletter, we'll send
you a FREE manatee beach towel! Be sure to include your name and
regular mailing address. SEND TO: education@savethemanatee.org
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ABOUT SMC
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