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MANATEES, IGNUANAS,AND
BURMESE
PYTHONS—OH
MY!
WALKIN’ ON SUNSHINE
W
COASTIN ’
Crystallized Sunshine ALL ROADS LEAD THROUGH FLORIDA
Story by Kristy Christiansen • Photos by Paul Christiansen
Top left: The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, the only protected habitat in the United States for the Florida manatee. Top right: Once considered a domesticized pet in Florida, the wild iguana now runs all over the state. Bottom: In the springs of Doreen’s Cove at Kings Bay, snorkelers can swim with Florida manatees, who are attracted to the warm waters emanating from the springs. 66
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