Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode ~ Safe Haven Snuggle Fest
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode ~ Safe Haven Snuggle Fest
Yesterday while hanging out with 2 male dolphins I saw several manatees out in the channel being frisky. I said to the dolphins, “Let me know if you see any sharks I’m walking out there.”
I was out to my shoulders watching the splash and kiss fest when the manatees took a sharp right run and heading toward my direction really fast. The female was leading the way as she zipped past me and right to the beach. She was definitely tired and needed a time out.
She laid on the beach in the mangroves very still for about 45 minutes. The males would come over, give her a smooch but she just wanted to rest. The y took the hint and swam off to snuggle and kiss with other manatees.
As the tide came in she floated into the shallows, still wanting her alone time. For 5 hours, when the boys came to give her a hug, she gave a big kick, saying no thank you, and then swam over to me. The boys gave her space and let her relax. I stayed until I knew she was rested and the boys were calmer. Truly an honor to be included.
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Manatees in the channel being amorous
male manatee eating the algae off the female
