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National Geographic : 1990 Apr
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WEST INDIAN MANATEE TRICHECHUS MANATUS A native of the Caribbeanand the Atlanticfrom Floridato Brazil, the West Indian manatee has long been slaughteredfor its meat and hide. In Floridamotorboats now take an increasing toll. I photographed this seven-year-oldfemale at Sea World in Orlando. She was placid and gentle, lolling poolside and allowing me to scratch her skin, talk to her, and shake her blubber. Her snout was soft as deerskin, but the rest of her hide had the rough tautness of afootball made of sandpaper. 88
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