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Image of Asia: Feeding West Indian manatees

Image of Asia: Feeding West Indian manatees | iNFOnews.ca
Aquarists from the River Safari feed West Indian manatees on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in Singapore. The River Safari, a river-themed wildlife park which recently opened, has chosen the manatee to become the park's animal icon. It currently has 14 West Indian manatees which are considered vulnerable on the list of threatened species. Through captive breeding of manatees, the River Safari hopes to contribute to the species' population. To date, over 10 manatees have been born in Singapore. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

In this photo by Wong Maye-E, aquarists feed West Indian manatees at the River Safari wildlife park in Singapore. The river-themed park recently opened and has chosen the manatee as its animal icon. It has 14 West Indian manatees, a species that is considered vulnerable. Through captive breeding of manatees, the River Safari hopes to contribute to the species’ population. To date, more than 10 manatees have been born in Singapore.

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