Animal Abuse Or Just A Cuddle The Manatee Touch Dilemma
Webto prevent disturbance of resting and nursing manatees in the spring, the save the manatee club petitioned the fws in august 2014 to designate the spring as a manatee sanctuary with no human access allowed, and to explicitly prohibit people from touching manatees. Webwe learned several ways to spot the animals from the surface, including sighting circular patterns in the water where a tail or head had emerged and looking for the bubbles of manatee farts. Refrain from poking, prodding, or attempting to touch manatees with any body part or object. Resist the urge to chase or corner manatees, as this can cause stress and disrupt their natural behaviors. Webif you see manatees while swimming, diving, or boating, please follow these suggestions: Do not enter designated manatee sanctuaries for any reason. “look, but don’t touch” — observe manatees from the surface of the water and at a. ...