Dundee (field notes)

Dundee is a male manatee that was born at SeaWorld of Florida on 7/11/86 to Rita and Gene.  He has been housed at several of the manatee holding facilities throughout the years, spending time at Cincinnati Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Lowry Park Zoo and SeaWorld of Florida.  Dundee was first released on 2/21/06 at Blue Spring State Park.  He was brought back into captivity in November 2006 due to concerns for his below normal body condition and lack of food intake with the onset of the approaching winter.  Dundee was released back into the wild on 2/20/07 at Blue Spring State Park with one other manatee.  Dundee was 314 cm in length and weighed 1300 lbs on the day of his release.