Bringing you an adorable Tator Tot moment on this Tuesday morning! 🩶 Manatee calves begin to nurse within a few hours after birth by suckling from teats under the mothers pectoral fins. Manatee milk contains mostly water with 20% solids, 7% protein, and 13% fat (lipids). Calves begin nibbling on plants within a few weeks of birth. 🌱 | Manatee Tour and Dive

This special moment was captured last season in Crystal River — a mother manatee nursing her calf while they stayed warm in the natural springs. Manatee calves rely on their mothers for up to two years, learning how to navigate, feed, and survive on their own. The springs are a safe haven for these gentle giants during the colder months, and sightings like this remind us why protecting their habitat is so important. 🩶 On our passive observation tours, we get to witness manatees in their natural