It’s Manatee Awareness Month ⁠in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and this adorable pair has stolen our hearts 🥹💙 ⁠ As temperatures start dropping across the country, our manatees begin their great migration back to Florida’s warm waters and springs.⁠💧 ⁠ These precious sea cows rely on Florida’s connected habitats and waterways to survive the winter months. Let’s continue to protect these gentle giants and their homes, ensuring they can keep thriving in our waters! ⁠ ⁠ 📷️Amazing footage from o

Manatee Season is here! 💧 The Florida Wildlife Corridor is made up of 18 million acres of connected waters and lands that support wildlife and people. Fragmentation of the Corridor threatens the ability of wildlife to travel and can restrict breeding opportunities for many of Florida's native species, including manatees. 📷 @baelotravels on Instagram | Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation

Manatee County’s efforts to preserve and maintain natural habitat are drawing attention from environmentalists and from the native species these preserves are trying to protect. The recent game-cam sightings of a male panther moving through the County’s Duette Preserve have drawn attention to the 22,000-acre oasis for wildlife. Ranger Jerry Miller and District 3 Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge discuss more about the County’s commitment to wildlife conservation. | Manatee County, Florida Gover