Buffett the Manatee from Mote Marine Lab, Holmes!
Get Your Sea Cow On.
This dude's name is "Buffett" (first name Jimmy?).
Just got some more info. on our pal Buffett (above):
He (he's Male) was born on May 16, 1987 at the Miami Seaquarium. His parents were 'Romeo' & 'Juliet', presumably also manatees and NOT Montagues/Capulets.
This big ole feller weighs in at 1776 lbs (807 kg) and he's 10.3 ft (313 cm ) tall (long?) and his 'umbilical girth' is 8.3 ft (253 cm) around. That's a whole lotta manatee right there!
So, what does he (and his buddy Hugh) eat to maintain this prodigious stature? Glad you asked - here's their daily diet:
"Their daily ration of food includes 120 heads of romaine lettuce, 12 bunches of kale, and a variety of treats used during training sessions, such as baby carrots, beets, and apples! (Whew! That's a lot of salad!) They also take 3 multivitamins every day which is hidden in their favorite snack, monkey chow."
Buffett the Manatee from Mote Marine Lab, Holmes!
Get Your Sea Cow On.
This dude's name is "Buffett" (first name Jimmy?).
Just got some more info. on our pal Buffett (above):
He (he's Male) was born on May 16, 1987 at the Miami Seaquarium. His parents were 'Romeo' & 'Juliet', presumably also manatees and NOT Montagues/Capulets.
This big ole feller weighs in at 1776 lbs (807 kg) and he's 10.3 ft (313 cm ) tall (long?) and his 'umbilical girth' is 8.3 ft (253 cm) around. That's a whole lotta manatee right there!
So, what does he (and his buddy Hugh) eat to maintain this prodigious stature? Glad you asked - here's their daily diet:
"Their daily ration of food includes 120 heads of romaine lettuce, 12 bunches of kale, and a variety of treats used during training sessions, such as baby carrots, beets, and apples! (Whew! That's a lot of salad!) They also take 3 multivitamins every day which is hidden in their favorite snack, monkey chow."