An in-depth overview of nature's strangest looking, gentlest mammals and among America's most endangered.
Manatees inhabit the Southern Hemisphere and are easiest to find in Florida.
This book covers eight Florida locations where families can see the manatees while diving in freshwater springs or in captivity at some of the nature attractions, why manatees may be living fossils, their unique life cycle, and much more. A delightful photo essay of 15 pages offers exquisite underwater views of this mammal's feeding manners and morals. An excellent overview of sea turtle life, providing the specifics of appropriate personal conduct and behavior for human beings on turtle nesting beaches. Outdoors lovers with and interest in nature should sooner or later watch a nesting turtle. The attractiveness of this spectacle has increased the demand on the more popular turtle walks.