BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Sweater weather is upon us here on the Space Coast. As you sit snuggled in your favorite fleece, ever wonder how wildlife copes with cold snaps?
If you’re a manatee, you need access to water temperatures of 68 or higher to survive, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Many manatees across the state are huddled up in springs, power plant discharge areas, and other warmer-water sites, often only leaving briefly to find food before returning to the safety of the warm water…