Manatee mating season begins in the Spring and lasts through Summer. If you see a large group of manatee in shallow water that appear to be herding or thrashing, they are most likely mating and not in distress. You should keep your distance.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) advises that alligators become more active during hotter weather and therefore residents may see them more often than usual. Due to receiving a few calls over the past few weeks, we want the public to be aware...