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Record Manatee Deaths in Florida Due to Cold Stress

01/06/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

State wildlife officials said 429 manatees died in Florida last year, nearly 100 more deaths than in 2008.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Wednesday the increased deaths can be attributed, in part, to cold stress during the winter months of 2008 and 2009.  Read more.

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