Douglas (field notes)

Douglas is a male manatee who was rescued in Key Largo as an orphaned calf in May 1985.  He was taken to Miami Seaquarium where he was cared for until April 1999 when he was transferred to Cincinnati Zoo. Douglas is being released in the Miami area. He is scheduled to be released on March 2nd with Buttons.

Several pictures from Miami Seaquarium of Douglas when he was rescued.

Pictures of Douglas at his release:

Notice the freeze brand on his back. This is applied because he doesn't have any distinct scars to help identify him to scientists in case his tag comes off. This doesn't hurt the manatee.