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Manatee
Trichechus
Fun Facts
They are herbivores which means they only eat plants
Can hold their breath up to 20 minutes
They can live in both fresh water and salt water!
Eat at the bottom of the ocean! They have solid bones to make them heavier and sink
Did you know that there are 3 different species of Manatee??
Amazonian Manatee
West Indian Manatee
West African Manatee
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