Phyllis spent the summer of 1990 in the Hontoon Dead River and always had male company. We think she was the reason more manatees were seen during that summer than any other. Phyllis is curious about people in the swimming area and usually stays well up the spring run when she is in. However, she will not approach people, not even the researchers. The twins were named Bertram and Bartram.
Twins are unusual for manatees and a very special event indeed.
She has had three calves since that time, the most recent one in 1997. The new calf's name is Pepper. Phyllis appeared to be very happy, very healthy, and very pregnant. We think Phyllis must have a summer condo nearby, because she visited the spring a lot during the summer. Fair Phyllis was almost always seen in the company of a gentleman-atee this season.