NATURE photography Manatees enjoy the belly rub. It helps getting rid of algae and probably feels good. Crystal River has warm water coming out of hot springs maintaining steady 72ºF in winter months. Manatees gather there for the night to stay warm. Another beautiful day in Crystal River, Florida swimming with manatees in February. Manatees are very friendly and they love the affection. Hummingbirds in Cloud Forest of Monta Verde, Costa Rica Elephant in Samburu National Park, Kenya A young lion in Kenya just several feet away from the truck with open window where I was sitting. This handsome gator lives in the pond right in my own back yard. Divine around Honolulu, Hawaii. Turtles on Hawaiian black beaches near Kona on the BIG island. Galapagos Islands. The land of odd. Total Page Visits: 1744 - Today Page Visits: 3