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In 1996 158 of these endangered marine mammals died in a red tide of toxic algae in Florida |
manatees
|
$400 |
J |
ANIMALS |
1997-07-11 |
#2980 |
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Collisions with boats are the largest identifiable cause of death of these gentle Florida sea cows |
manatees
|
$200 |
J |
MAMMALS |
1996-01-11 |
#2619 |
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Dugongs & these mammals are the only members of the order Sirenia |
manatees
|
$300 |
J |
MAMMALS |
1994-05-27 |
#2255 |
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These mammals are classed as Sirenia since they reminded sailors of mermaids--sirens of the sea |
manatees
|
$1,000 |
DJ |
ANIMALS |
1990-02-19 |
#1266 |