Sunday, January 28, 2007

Bristles Feeder

Like all sirenians, the Caribbean manatee swims slowly through the water, grazing on acuatic plants and seagrasses. It locates food with the aid of sensitive, bristle-like hairs on its snout, and uses its muscular lips to grasp plants and pass them to the mouth.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Great job girls! What you are doing is a fantastic thing. I am very proud of both of you! Keep on with your work. Congratulations! Citlali (Kiara's mom)