National Geographic explorer Jamal Galves working so hard to save Antillean manatees in hid native Belize he's known aa the manatee man. listed as a vulnerable species or likely to become endangered unless its population numbers improve all manatees are threatened by habitat loss and collision with tec boats. They could eventually go extinct explains Galves my mission stop that from happening growing up it to gales point Manatee a tiny village in the Central Ahmerican country galvas knew from the time he was 11 that he wanted to dedicate his life to the unique animals. Today he spends his days either in the field observing manatees in their natural habitat or traveling the world advocating for their protection and better environmental laws. Manatees fall victim to boots habits destruction pollution climate change and poaching Galvas say I want to bring awareness and share the issues manatees are facing locally and internationally Galvas is the person to call whenever and Antilles manatee is in need of help. With the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute he rescued those massive mammals that have become tangled in fishing gear or injured by a boat. He has also saved newborn calves abandoned on that beach taking them to rescue facility to be nursed back to health. the favorite parts about about my job hugging manatee when I rescue them giving them the wild when they're ready galves says. Manatees are already believed animals is Belize but galvas hope his work will help make Tham target of contraction efforts around the world we need to save this species he shares because they can't save themselves. Galaes holds a baby manatee that was rescued after being separated from its mother. a tracking radio and antenna help galvas observe and record the behavior of tagged manatees.from called book National geographic kids almanac.
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