Manatee fossils have been found around the world dating back to 60 million years ago; here in the United States, manatee fossils have been found in Florida that date back 45 million years ago.
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A scientist holds fossilized manatee teeth found in a Florida riverbed. |
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Although the manatees we know today are sea-faring creatures, they evolved from four-legged land mammals.
Wow, I did not know that, how exciting!!!!
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