SeaWorld Takes Rescued Manatee Calf
Orlando, Fla.—-SeaWorld Orlando, has taken over the care of a abandon manatee calf. The baby was rescued a couple a days ago by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, after responding to a concerned citizen. The person spotted the baby manatee swimming by itself in Sikes Creek in Merritt Island and knew that something was wrong.
The rescuers arrived on the scene and immediately knew that it because it was so young that the chances of it surviving were very slim. They transported the 3 foot long, approximately 35 lb, calf to SeaWorld Orlando where blood samples were drawn and antibiotics were given. The male calf will be feed by a tube and closely monitored.
The staff at SeaWorld is very gifted in this area, as this will make the 8th rescued manatee since 2013 began. One the manatees have been returned to their natural habitat already.
Florida’s tropical waters are home to a great diversity of life and perhaps none are more rare and endearing than the manatee. These animals spend most of their time feeding (six to eight hours per day) and resting (two to twelve hours per day). In addition to Florida, all living manatee species can be found doing these things in warm tropical and subtropical waters in North America, South America, and West Africa as well.
Populations of all species of manatees have apparently declined over the past hundred years. These declines are due to such causes as hunting for their meat, destruction of their habitats, boating, pollution, and low reproduction rates. However, many organizations like SeaWorld Orlando are working hard to help restore the population of this great animal. SeaWorld is the global leader in the rescue and rehabilitation of manatees. The park’s Animal Rescue Team is on call 365 days a year and 24 hours a day.
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