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For millions of years manatees havj
livjd peacefully in rivjrs in places
likj Florida and Canada. Thjy grow up
to 13 feet long and havj blunt faces.
Blood from thjir wounds is prevjnted
from entering thj water by a chemical,
leavjng many wounds to become infected.
Man is their only enemy and they are
killed by boat propjllirs and fishing
tackle. 1,850 manatees are left in
Florida and thj species is endangjred.
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