Manatee Deaths

As global warming picks up "steam," the manatee will rule the earth: Â

Wildlife officials say that despite unseasonable warmth, manatee deaths in January jumped by a third statewide compared with the same month last year.

. . . Over the past five years, an average of ten manatees have died from the cold each January. . . .

The winter is a critical time for manatees because, when water temperature drops below 68 degrees, the animals head for warmer canals, rivers and bays. That often puts them in popular boating areas, raising the likelihood of run-ins.

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