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Read the statements below. Then, read about West Indian Manatee and see if you can identify the false statement. Colour the box with the lie then write the truths below.

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Sailors thought that manatees for mermaids. Scientific name used is Siren

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They travel at the speeds of 8km/hour. In short bursts they can even top 24km/hours!

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When in shallow water, manatees glide through the water without support of their flippers.

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West Indian Manatee are graceful swimmers. Able to move slowly and at a steady pace.

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APPEARANCE

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WEST INDIAN MANATEE RESEARCH AND REPORT

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Use the internet or information texts to research the following information:

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  • What does it look like [Appearance]?
  • Where does it live [Habitat]?
  • What does it eat [Diet]?
  • Any other interesting information.
  • A picture of your animal.

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INTERESTING FACTS

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HABITAT

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PICTURE

DIET

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SCIENTIFIC NAME

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Habitat: Where do they live?

Describe where you can find West Indian Manatee

(try and write as much information as you can find)

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Dietary: What do they eat?

Describe what West Indian Manatee diet consist of. Where they are found what they eat etc ...

(write about 3 sentences to explain)

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Are they endangered ?

Find out if west indian manatee are considered endangered if they are explain why.

(write about 3 sentences to explain)

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African Manatee

Describe the african manatee, where they are found what they eat etc.

(write about 3 sentences to explain)

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