86K views · 3.9K reactions | The chonky manatee has a large grippy upper lip for optimal eating. Manatees eat 10-15% of their body weight per day  | explore.org | Facebook

Manatee County’s efforts to preserve and maintain natural habitat are drawing attention from environmentalists and from the native species these preserves are trying to protect. The recent game-cam sightings of a male panther moving through the County’s Duette Preserve have drawn attention to the 22,000-acre oasis for wildlife. Ranger Jerry Miller and District 3 Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge discuss more about the County’s commitment to wildlife conservation. | Manatee County, Florida Gover

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