Sea cow

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Sea cow. Get inspired and try out new things.
6k people searched this
·
Last updated 1mo
the polar bear is swimming in the water
2.5k
a seal swimming in the ocean with mountains in the background

This poor thing also went the same way as the Dodo. Hydrodamalis gigas was hunted to extinction within just 27 years of it's discovery by westerners. Slow moving and unable to submerge, it was easy prey for the hunters.It's fat was used as a substitute for butter and also as a smokeless and odourless oil for lamps.

92
How Much Of The Ocean Is A Coral Reef

The Enigmatic Giants of the Sea: Unveiling Steller's Sea Cow Diving into the depths of marine history, we encounter creatures that seem to belong more to the realm of myth than to the waters of our planet. Among these, the Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas) stands out as a colossus, a gentle giant whose story is as fascinating as it is tragic.Discovered in the 18th century, these magnificent creatures quickly

16
A manatee swimming near the ocean's surface on the Save the Manatee Club webpage.

Hey there, fellow manatee lovers! 🥰 The Save the Manatee Club is doing some truly amazing work protecting our gentle sea cows and their habitat! 🏝️ Based in Florida, their mission is so close to my heart. 💙 Check out how you can help these adorable creatures! #SaveTheManatees 🌊

113

Related interests

Sea cow and more

Explore related boards