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The Florida Manatee
The
Florida manatee is a big animal that lives in the warm water. Some people say that
it looks like a cow. They have flippers and a tail to help them swim. Manatees
only eat plants. Wow, that is so cool! These friendly animals can swim in the
water, but they need to stick their nose out of the water to breathe.
These large mammals
are endangered. That means that there are not many manatees left on Earth.
Manatees get hurt by boats. We must save them! Manatees are one of my favorite
animals. How about you?
1. Where does the manatee live?
A. In the cold water
B. In the warm water
C. In the pool
D. In the forest
2. What do manatees eat?
A. Only meat
B. Meat and plants
C. Only plants
D. Other animals
3. How do manatees breathe?
A. They breathe in the water
B. They breathe with their gills
C. They do not breathe
D. They stick their nose out of the water to
breathe
A. There are lots of manatees left on Earth
B. There are not many manatees left on Earth
C. Manatees are extinct
D. Manatees are friendly
5. How do manatees get hurt?
A. Other animals hurt them
B. They get hurt by swimming too fast
C. They get hurt by boats
D. They never get hurt
