Chandelier
21-07-2007, 00:00
Snooty the manatee is turning 59 tomorrow! :)
http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/images/snooty-sun-sm.jpg
I remember going to one of his birthday celebrations once, and I'm pretty sure I remember seeing him once. The manatee is one of my favorite animals.
Designed to exceed federal standards, the Parker Manatee Aquarium provides a medication pool and both above-and below- water viewing. The pool holds approximately 60,000 gallons of water and includes both deep and shallow water to provide continuity for Snooty's feeding habits.
In February, 1998, having been designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a part of the Manatee Rehabilitation Network. Snooty™ was joined by his first-ever temporary pool mate, a youngster named "Newton". Since then, he has hosted a succession of young manatees being readied for re-release to their natural habitats, including "Palma Sola", "DeSoto Park", "Salvador", "Angelito", "Pasa Grille Baby", "Ft. Myers Baby", and a delightful young female named "Whittaker", who was rescued from Whittaker Bayou in Sarasota County.
Each year, several generations of visitors help Snooty celebrate his birthday at a free Birthday Bash and Wildlife Awareness Festival, complete with a birthday card contest and treats for the kids. This is very special because Snooty was the first manatee to have an actual, recorded birth date!
Born at the Miami Aquarium and Tackle Company on July 21, 1948, Snooty is the oldest manatee in captivity, and likely the oldest manatee in the world. Baby Snoots, as he was first called, was brought to the Museum for the 1949 De Soto Heritage Festival.
Happy birthday, Snooty! :)
http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/images/snooty-sun-sm.jpg
I remember going to one of his birthday celebrations once, and I'm pretty sure I remember seeing him once. The manatee is one of my favorite animals.
Designed to exceed federal standards, the Parker Manatee Aquarium provides a medication pool and both above-and below- water viewing. The pool holds approximately 60,000 gallons of water and includes both deep and shallow water to provide continuity for Snooty's feeding habits.
In February, 1998, having been designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a part of the Manatee Rehabilitation Network. Snooty™ was joined by his first-ever temporary pool mate, a youngster named "Newton". Since then, he has hosted a succession of young manatees being readied for re-release to their natural habitats, including "Palma Sola", "DeSoto Park", "Salvador", "Angelito", "Pasa Grille Baby", "Ft. Myers Baby", and a delightful young female named "Whittaker", who was rescued from Whittaker Bayou in Sarasota County.
Each year, several generations of visitors help Snooty celebrate his birthday at a free Birthday Bash and Wildlife Awareness Festival, complete with a birthday card contest and treats for the kids. This is very special because Snooty was the first manatee to have an actual, recorded birth date!
Born at the Miami Aquarium and Tackle Company on July 21, 1948, Snooty is the oldest manatee in captivity, and likely the oldest manatee in the world. Baby Snoots, as he was first called, was brought to the Museum for the 1949 De Soto Heritage Festival.
Happy birthday, Snooty! :)