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Hugh the Manatee dead at 38, Sarasota’s Mote Marine Aquarium says
Bradenton Herald ^ | May 01, 2023 | Jason Dill

Posted on 05/02/2023 7:58:14 AM PDT by NautiNurse

Sarasota’s Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced that one of its beloved manatees, Hugh, died Saturday at age 38.

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After showing a behavior change Saturday, animal care staff at Mote monitored him before he became unresponsive in his habitat late Saturday afternoon, Mote said in a Facebook post.

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“Hugh’s indelible and lasting legacy will be one of an invaluable contribution to the scientific understanding of manatee behavior and contributions to the conservation of his species,” Mote Marine’s Facebook post read. “Our team is forever grateful for the time we had with Hugh and his contribution to manatee conservation, and we are proud of our staff and volunteers for the level of care we provide to all the animals at Mote Aquarium.”

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Hugh’s death comes less than six years after the world’s oldest manatee in captivity, Snooty, died from drowning at the South Florida Museum, which is now known as the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, in Bradenton.

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RIP Hugh Manatee.

Reports indicate Hugh had the best record at predicting Super Bowl winners.

1 posted on 05/02/2023 7:58:14 AM PDT by NautiNurse
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To: NautiNurse

Oh the Hugh Manatee!!!


2 posted on 05/02/2023 8:00:52 AM PDT by FroedrickVonFreepenstein
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To: NautiNurse

Awwww…….
Mote is a sweet place.


3 posted on 05/02/2023 8:01:31 AM PDT by Guenevere (“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”)
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4 posted on 05/02/2023 8:03:21 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: NautiNurse

The jab.


5 posted on 05/02/2023 8:04:51 AM PDT by alstewartfan ("She looks like she's 19 years old, sitting there like a lady with her legs crossed." Creepy Joe)
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To: NautiNurse

Binaryatee ?


6 posted on 05/02/2023 8:06:05 AM PDT by al baby (Yes he did he said how come i wasnt invited )
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The jab.

Yep, unexpected

7 posted on 05/02/2023 8:06:36 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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Hugh Manatee dead...

Yep.

8 posted on 05/02/2023 8:07:47 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: al baby

He/him pronouns.


9 posted on 05/02/2023 8:08:16 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Alvin Bragg: Giving Trumped-Up Charges a whole new meaning)
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To: Navy Patriot
What about Barbara Manatee?


10 posted on 05/02/2023 8:09:45 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: NautiNurse

He was Series brother


11 posted on 05/02/2023 8:13:46 AM PDT by al baby (Yes he did he said how come i wasnt invited )
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His other brother Buffett.


12 posted on 05/02/2023 8:18:20 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Alvin Bragg: Giving Trumped-Up Charges a whole new meaning)
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To: NautiNurse

What is the average lifespan of Manatees?


13 posted on 05/02/2023 8:37:03 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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Well, let’s look at it this way, Hugh the Manatee lived LONGER than Mozart did…


14 posted on 05/02/2023 8:39:07 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

50 to 60 years, up to 65 in captivity.


15 posted on 05/02/2023 9:06:19 AM PDT by desertsolitaire (Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes)
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To: NautiNurse

Must have been the jab.


16 posted on 05/02/2023 9:18:58 AM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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“Hugh’s indelible

I first read that as "inedible"....LOL!

17 posted on 05/02/2023 9:21:33 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Mother said don't put beans in your ears)
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To: Hot Tabasco

That too.


18 posted on 05/02/2023 9:23:59 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Alvin Bragg: Giving Trumped-Up Charges a whole new meaning)
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He inspired one of the classic FR one liners.


19 posted on 05/02/2023 9:25:46 AM PDT by buckalfa (Gut feelings are your guardian angels)
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To: SeekAndFind

Hugh Manatee lived in God’s waiting room, Florida. Mozart lived in the other Australia, near the Alps.


20 posted on 05/02/2023 9:26:29 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Alvin Bragg: Giving Trumped-Up Charges a whole new meaning)
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