Spreading Awareness of the Struggles of the Amazonian Manatee

A huge shout-out to the folks at Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center-RAREC for the dedicated work they do for conservation and wildlife. Their current appeal is to bring awareness for the struggles of the Amazonian Manatee. I'd like to share their special message:

"Quite sadly, many people in the Amazon still buy manatee meat. This has to stop. We need to get the message across -- that the Amazonian manatee plays a vital role in the ecosystem. That the manatees do so much good for the environment. That we must all work together to protect them for the good of us all.
Please help us out! We are greatly encouraged by the success of our education programs. When we talk to people, they are so eager to listen, and so eager to help the manatee. We need to spread the word, we need to tell the people to stop buying manatee meat, and we have to make sure that the local fishermen know: It is NEVER OK to hunt manatees!
Help us keep our education program going! You can help us out by buying our manatee keychains. Proudly handcrafted by local artisans, they are a wonderful way to keep the manatees close to you in spirit. All proceeds go towards our conservation programs, so buy one for yourself, or to give to someone special.
We are also looking for volunteers from all over the world, to come to RAREC and help us care for the manatees -- and all the other amazing creatures under our care. You will see first hand, how wonderful these animals are, so you can be our ambassador back home. Tell the world about the Amazonian manatee, help us save it for the future!
Thank to all our followers for the cheers, for the comments, and for sharing this story with your friends -- every share helps!"

If you would like to know more about this organization or want to contact them, please visit their Facebook page. They are asking for volunteers so if you have the means, please consider it.

I searched the internet for some footage of the Amazonian Manatee and came across this video of a baby manatee whose mother was killed. A rehab center was contacted and according to the person that took the video, the manatee is now doing well. I truly hope so.

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