Creature Comforts | Manatees

Manatees are nature's gentle giants, embodying a sense of tranquility that puts even the busiest minds at ease. With their enduring faces and curious personalities, these cows of the seas have captured the hearts of countless admirers, worldwide. So from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, we'll talk with Dr. Ruth Carmichael about the manatee population in the Gulf of Mexico and their role in that ecosystem.As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.