Their skin is too thick to bite through easily. Predators usually judge how much energy it takes to get their meal vs how much energy they’ll get from a meal. So itd take a really determined crocodile to do harm
Too much effort and they're pretty ineffective against the manatee's skin. Alligators and Crocodiles are opportunistic feeders meaning they typically wait for an easy meal that won't take much energy to take down. They would rather wait for something to vulnerable that they can easily kill instead of wasting time and energy on a manatee
somehow it seems strange to talk about why we need to protect the beautiful manatees in one breath, and advertise burgers and "freshly-caught seafood" at "the plantation" in the next. why are we so selective about the creatures we love and the creatures we kill and eat? just because something's not cute or friendly doesn't mean it can't experience unspeakable pain
@@jayandres7968 they are also at risk when you start to touch them , they became even now curious than they already are and get ran over by boats and are victims of the food trade. It's really illegal to pet manatees.
theres a beach in Citrus county down Ozello Trail or maybe its down the road if you go away from the coast down ozello, turn left then go down the highway past home depot and the airport then turn left down the road with the golf course on it.. theres a beach down at the end of either that road or at the end of ozello trail but its a dope beach with a dope Jetti
To be honest I don't like the way Flora treats these animals They should be out in the ocean where they belong not locked up in little ass rivers and waterways so people can interact with them they're not your toys or your pets they're wild animals who deserve to be out where they belong in the ocean The fact that I keep seeing videos like this where these animals have to pile up on top of each other and stuff is disgusting
@officialDJ manatees spend most of their time in shallow water, since that's where seagrass grows. This is their natural habitat, no one is "locking"them up.
They’re not locked up actually they choose to be there. They’re literally living in the wild. The rope is just there to prevent people from getting too close to the crowd. Shallow waters are their natural habitat because that’s where it’s most comfortable and has food.
I've done this many years ago. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
This is my bucket list
@@justaneditygangstar Same I've never had the Honor of swimming with a Manatee, I would love to pet a Sea Cow~!☺️
I’m scheduled to swim with them this month with my boyfriend. So freaking excited ❤
How did it go? I'm looking to try this next year!
Как мне хочется поплавать с ними,какие они милые дружелюбные и огромные.
I feel so homesick now. I've always wanted to swim with the manatees.
THE BABIES 😍😍they are so cuteew
What is best ckear month to see them?
Beautiful....thanks...🤗💞
John's the man!
Gonna go tomorrow can’t wait
I have swim at this place it’s really cold and there is a big hole in the middle that keeps going for miles
I would love to do this but my question is......are there bull sharks in that area ? Im kinda scared of sharks lol
I just want to know why alligators and crocodiles don’t mess with them?
What’s your secret fam? :)
Their skin is too thick to bite through easily. Predators usually judge how much energy it takes to get their meal vs how much energy they’ll get from a meal. So itd take a really determined crocodile to do harm
@@relativexistence505 let’s hope no one ever illegally imports Nike crocodiles or saltwater crocodiles
@@hera7884they've actually found two Nile crocodiles in the Everglades a couple years back
Too much effort and they're pretty ineffective against the manatee's skin. Alligators and Crocodiles are opportunistic feeders meaning they typically wait for an easy meal that won't take much energy to take down. They would rather wait for something to vulnerable that they can easily kill instead of wasting time and energy on a manatee
@@hera7884They would still choose easier prey. Gators get to 15ft. and American crocs close to 20ft.
Yup been there lets help them manatees ❤❤❤
If only I'm not scared of swimming and if flight tickets to the US are not sky high, I would be there for sure.
I would love to experience this❤!!!
Omg I we were literally there recently omg
Hi there, do you recommend it? Is it worth the money?
Their like sea cows.
The manatees look like stones
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somehow it seems strange to talk about why we need to protect the beautiful manatees in one breath, and advertise burgers and "freshly-caught seafood" at "the plantation" in the next. why are we so selective about the creatures we love and the creatures we kill and eat? just because something's not cute or friendly doesn't mean it can't experience unspeakable pain
Maybe because its only legal to hunt wildlife with healthy numbers.
I was thinking the exact same thing. I was stopped watching the video at this point.
probably because they are mammals like us, whereas fish and crustaceans don't have that connection to us, at least in most people's mind.
@@rtdsbg1 cows are mammals
Leave them alone, poor babies
they actually like human company
@@jayandres7968 they are also at risk when you start to touch them , they became even now curious than they already are and get ran over by boats and are victims of the food trade. It's really illegal to pet manatees.
@@AmberNicolee936 nobody ever said that we wanted them as pets, these animals are protected and people know what they are doing.
I want to taste that Manatini.
Have fun tasting the $500,000 fine and 10 days in prison
@@vaporized4353 Fine and prison for accepting the drinks they offer? What are you talking about?
@@fernandocifre4545 nah I’m just kidding.
@@vaporized4353 🙄
What’s with the Karen 😅😅
theres a beach in Citrus county down Ozello Trail or maybe its down the road if you go away from the coast down ozello, turn left then go down the highway past home depot and the airport then turn left down the road with the golf course on it.. theres a beach down at the end of either that road or at the end of ozello trail but its a dope beach with a dope Jetti
To be honest I don't like the way Flora treats these animals They should be out in the ocean where they belong not locked up in little ass rivers and waterways so people can interact with them they're not your toys or your pets they're wild animals who deserve to be out where they belong in the ocean The fact that I keep seeing videos like this where these animals have to pile up on top of each other and stuff is disgusting
@officialDJ manatees spend most of their time in shallow water, since that's where seagrass grows. This is their natural habitat, no one is "locking"them up.
They’re not locked up actually they choose to be there. They’re literally living in the wild. The rope is just there to prevent people from getting too close to the crowd. Shallow waters are their natural habitat because that’s where it’s most comfortable and has food.