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7News viewer captures images of manatee mating herd spotted in Miami
A 7News viewer in Miami initially reported what appeared to be struggling dolphins, but Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials identified the group as a manatee mating herd. These herds involve one female pursued by multiple males and do not require human intervention, though reporting them helps monitor manatee populations.
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