Manatee cows in SW Florida coastal waters with calves hitching a ride... These
aquatic relatives of the elephant rarely have more than 1 calf at a time. Top image:
The 2 holding on to the rather huge mothership may be an exception to the rule.
<Photo by Wolf P. Weber of 2 manatee calves hanging onto a larger mother cow in open water>
<Photo by Wolf P. Weber of a manatee calve piggy backing on a mother cow in open water>
<Another picture by Wolf P. Weber of a manatee calve piggy backing on a mother cow in open water>
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