This big guy is a endangered species because of :
Illegal hunting.
The water pollution.
The destruction of their habitat by dredging and speedboats engines. Is a legally protected species in the country.
Manatees possess no natural enemy. Yet there are a number of factors that threaten this species. Some of the factors that have been documented in Puerto Rico are:
-Hunting for meat consumption.
-Impacts of motor boats and watercraft ("jet skis") conducted at high speed.
-Water pollution.
-Discarded fishing nets in the water that cause death by drowning.
Loss of habitat to build on the coast without proper planning.
Poor animal I'm telling you people to stop animal cruelty..it is NOT cool.Animals have feelings..Do you know what is love and compassion? well the animals need that.. please oh please please please STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!!!!!! :"(
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