SEA COWS

Along with new ministry colleagues, I took a three hour river cruise {not Gilligan's Island}.The highlight of the journey came at the end. There right in front of us were 7-12 Manatees, or Sea Cows, all swimming together.  These mammals come up for air  at least every 20 minutes. The measure 9-13 feet long and can weigh up to 1300 pounds. In Florida there life span is about 60 years. They are mostly solitary animals so it was most unusal to see this many at one time. Find the nose of this manatee and follow it to the right. And there are at least three other noses popping up in this picture. God's creation is indeed diverse!