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Title: Manatee Health Assessment Capture

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Researchers use a net to pull an endangered wild manatee onto the beach in order to conduct a physical examination. Information on manatee biology in Crystal River enables biologists to better understand the complex issues confronting this fragile species.

Location: FL, USA

Date Taken: Jan 2012

Photographer: Robert Bonde , USGS

Usage: This image is public domain/of free use unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the USGS Copyright section for how to credit the photo.

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Type: JPEG image - 1.18 MB
Dimensions: 1325 x 994

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Tags: ecosystems endangeredSpecies mammal manatee marine