Rescued Manatee Baca Returns to the Wild
Coconut Telegraph
SRQ DAILY
SATURDAY MAR 23, 2019 |
The South Florida Museum returned a rescued manatee, Baca, to the wild on March 7 in Brevard County. The manatee spent his initial rehabilitation in a critical care facility and then was moved to South Florida Museum's Stage 2 Rehabilitation Habitat to grow to the right size and weight for release. A check-up in December helped determine that Baca was ready to return home. The Clearwater Marine Research Institute will be tracking Baca’s return to the wild, thanks to Baca's special satellite-linked tag. The tag allows animal biologists to track Baca's movements to ensure he is migrating appropriately and doing well in the wild.
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