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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Manatees

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come swim along with the manatees and learn more about them while you're at it! Site includes fun facts, a video as well as games and activities.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Manatees

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers a variety of topics related to Manatees including Agile Underwater Behemoths, Danger in the Water, The Power of Moving Teeth, The Florida Manatee, and more.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Manatees

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Nature, a veterinarian talks about the Florida manatee, an endangered species.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Florida Manatees

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information on the Florida Manatee including features, diet, population, range, behavior, and reproduction.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
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Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Springs Eternal Florida's Fountain of Youth

For Students 3rd - 8th
A PBS website where you can learn all about what's swimming around below the waters of Florida.