The threatened Americas
Amazonian manatee ( Trichecus Inunguis)
Food Chain
Main Predator
Humans are the main predators of Amazonian Manatees. Humans kill manatees for their skin and fat.
Other Predators
Jaguars, Sharks, and Caiman are also predators of the Amazonian Manatee.
Food
The Amazonian Manatee primarily feasts upon lush aquatic grasses
Adaption
Why Amazonian Manatees are Vulnerable to becoming Endangered...
* Gold mining releases mercury into the river waters
Ways To Prevent Extinction
Here are some basic ways of slowing down deforestation:
1. Use recycled items
2. Reforestation
3. Support conservative organizations
Bibliography
"Amazonian Manatee fact File." Arkive. N.p.. Web. 18 Apr 2013. <http://www.arkive.org/amazonian-manatee/trichechus-inunguis/>.
"Amazonian Manatee." BBC. N.p.. Web. 18 Apr 2013. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Amazonian_Manatee>.
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