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The sea cow, or manatee, is a gentle giant. The video focuses on this herbivore and its unique traits. Did you know they regrow teeth or that some have toenails on their flippers? They face challenges like a limited amount of fat to stay warm and other surprising things that the video mentions.
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Instructional Ideas
- We often think of life evolving from water dwelling to land dwelling; research some other species that are now water dwellers that were previously on land
- Figure how many calories manatees need to eat in order to grow and maintain their weight
Classroom Considerations
- Be wary of the comment section, which is filled with personal attacks against someone
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides closed captioning in English and Portuguese for ease of note taking
- Engaging content enthralls viewers
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- None