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Do manatees need fresh water to survive?

April 26, 2017fresh manatees survive water

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Do manatees need fresh water to survive?

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It is unknown whether fresh water is essential for manatees survival, but they do like it. Manatees can be found in rivers and springs as well as congregating at fresh water drainage pipes. Some people attract manatees to their docks by letting them drink water from ordinary garden hoses. This is illegal and endangers the mammals because it brings them to areas of high boat traffic.