Scout the manatee

I've been swamped but still find time to check on the sirenians!

Here is the little guy I've named "Scout" and his newly learned behaviors, including this *twirl*

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Best, Carol

Hi Carol!

Scout looks really cute and Im so so jealous You can dive with them so often

Thanks for sharing You'r experiences through pic's!!

Scubamoose

Oh you are welcome scubamoose ( I like your screen name cause I just saw my first mooses last Sept, so cool, mom/baby & your screen name reminds me of the pair everytime!)

I should add that behaviors like this "twirl" are actually skills that must be mastered by each little manatee. It truly is a priviledge to be a witness-like seeing a little one's first steps or something. When a little manatee learns to spin or twirl it is an advanced form of learning to control their buoyancy by letting air out of one lung, using a specific flipper, etc. I am sure we can all relate to this & give little Scout here a big cheer!

Thanks Carol

Mooses are nice, but I belive manatees are great!!

And indeed - WELL DONE SCOUT!!!

Scubamoose