A Manatee Embarks on an Inland Journey to Warmer Waters | Smithsonian Channel
Despite weighing upward of 1200 pounds, manatee bodies have relatively little fat to protect them from the cold. Anything below 68 degrees is a death sentence. The solution: an annual inland migration, to the warm waters of Florida’s natural springs at Silver Springs State Park. Watch more here: https://www.smithsonianchannel.com #Manatee #SmithsonianChannel Subscribe to>>>

