Download or read book Manatee Insanity written by Craig Pittman and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2010-05-09 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quiet manatee has long been a flash point of frequent environmental debates. It is Florida's most famous endangered species, as well as its most controversial. Manatees appear on hundreds of license plates, attract hordes of tourists, and expose the uneasy relationships between science and the law and between freedom and responsibility like no other animal. As passions have flared and resentments have grown, the battle over manatee protection has evolved into a war, and no reporter has followed the story more closely than Craig Pittman, the first environmental writer to explore the complex history, culture, and science of the controversies and concerns surrounding this remarkable creature. With an abiding interest in the uncertain fate of this unique species, Manatee Insanity provides the first in-depth history of the attempts to provide legal protection for the manatee. Pittman follows Florida’s gentle giants through time and space, detailing interactions with a variety of human actors, from Jacques-Yves Cousteau to Jeb Bush to Jimmy Buffett, from a popular children's book author to a federal lawman who dressed in a gorilla suit for the ultimate undercover assignment.
Download or read book Endangered Manatees written by Bobbie Kalman and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are only three species of manatees on Earth, and all three species are at risk. Fast-moving boats, water pollution, and cold weather pose a constant threat to these gentle marine mammals. Beautiful images of these appealing animals help young readers learn about manatee bodies and behaviors, their habitats around the world, and what's being done to save them.
Download or read book The Return of the Manatee written by Tanya Dellaccio and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weighing up to 1,300 pounds, the gentle manatee looks far more daunting than it truly is. How can we protect this peaceful "sea cow," which has been endangered by habitat loss and watercraft collisions? Thankfully, legal action has ensured that manatee populations are beginning to revive. In this text, readers will learn what manatees need to survive, how they contribute to their ecosystems, and what activities threaten their survival. Equipped with a greater awareness of the animal, young conservation advocates will be called to action to defend the manatee and its habitats. A useful timeline of events, educational sidebars, and powerful photographs enrich the reading experience.
Download or read book Florida Manatees written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains why Florida manatees became an endangered species, and describes the efforts of scientists to bring them back from the brink of extinction.
Download or read book Florida Manatees written by J. David Taylor and published by NA-r. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, classification, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of Florida manatees.
Download or read book Manatees written by Stearns and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful Photos And Text Examines The Issues Endangered Manatees Face And How They Can Be Saved.
Download or read book Manatees written by Precious McKenzie and published by Britannica Digital Learning. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful photos and text examine the issues endangered manatees face and how they can be saved.
Download or read book The Manatee written by John Albert Torres and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine if koalas, gorillas, or alligators were to suddenly disappear from Earth. Sadly, this is exactly what may happen. Many species of animals are now listed as being either threatened or endangered. This means that they may soon become extinct. Each book in the Endangered and Threatened Animals series examines the characteristics and habitat of a species at risk of extinction. The author also explains what people are doing to save these animals. The Report Links take the reader to the best Web sites, source documents, and photos related to the study and survival of each species. Book jacket.
Download or read book Florida Manatee Recovery Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Manatee Scientists written by Peter Lourie and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2011 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the work scientists are doing to protect the manatee, an endangered species.
Download or read book Manatees written by John E. Becker and published by Kidhaven. This book was released on 2003 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of these marine mammals, an endangered species, and discusses attempts being made to effect their survival.
Download or read book The Manatee written by Claire Price-Groff and published by Greenhaven Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the manatee and the closely related dugong.
Download or read book The Manatee written by Alvin Silverstein and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the appearance, habits, behavior, and habitat of the endangered manatee.
Download or read book Manatees written by Sally M. Walker and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and conservation of manatees, also known as sea cows.
Download or read book The Florida Manatee written by Roger L. Reep and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two scientists who have been at the forefront of manatee research for over three decades, The Florida Manatee offers an engaging, accessible introduction to manatee biology, including communication, diet, long-distance migration, and much more. This second edition is updated with new scientific research, as well as discussions of recent conservation efforts—largely driven by manatee injuries and deaths resulting from boat collisions—that have contributed to the robust growth of manatee numbers in Florida. It also includes the latest predictions for manatee populations and health in the future, both in Florida and worldwide. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking the most comprehensive, current information on this fascinating marine mammal.
Download or read book Manatees written by Ann Herriges and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manatees are gigantic ocean creatures. They are an endangered species. In this book, beginning readers will learn how manatees look, move through water, and dig up plants for food.
Download or read book Manatees written by Emilie Utteg Lepthien and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 1991 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the family history, habitat, appearance, infancy, behavior, and protection of this gentle, endangered sea mammal.
