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... humans . Traveling slowly through intracoastal waterways , they are frequently struck and killed or injured by boats . Despite strict speed limits in known manatee areas , some are killed each year . Their numbers were originally ...
... humans . Traveling slowly through intracoastal waterways , they are frequently struck and killed or injured by boats . Despite strict speed limits in known manatee areas , some are killed each year . Their numbers were originally ...
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... human activities may confuse the great white shark ( among other spe- cies ) and have led to additional misunderstandings of its behavior . From below the waves humans on surfboards may resemble seals and sea lions ( the great white ...
... human activities may confuse the great white shark ( among other spe- cies ) and have led to additional misunderstandings of its behavior . From below the waves humans on surfboards may resemble seals and sea lions ( the great white ...
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... human lifestyles . Compare this information about orcas with analogous human behavioral tendencies . Explain any similarities you see . Why might transient orcas kill blue whales , if not for food ? Humans directly compete with orcas ...
... human lifestyles . Compare this information about orcas with analogous human behavioral tendencies . Explain any similarities you see . Why might transient orcas kill blue whales , if not for food ? Humans directly compete with orcas ...
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