About this episode

Scott Harris explores the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge to learn about Florida manatees.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another edition of Naturally Scott Adventures, where Scott Harris takes you into the field to experience some of North America's most remarkable wildlife and wild places. In this episode, Scott visits Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge on Florida's Gulf Coast to meet one of the state's most beloved residents—the Florida manatee. These gentle marine mammals, often called "sea cows," can weigh well over 1,000 pounds, yet they're among the most peaceful animals yo...

People in this episode

Host: Scott Harris

Topics covered

• wildlife
• Florida manatees
• marine mammals
• nature conservation
• outdoor adventures

Keywords

• Florida manatees
• marine mammals
• wildlife
• Crystal River
• nature

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Florida manatee

Places: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, Florida

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