Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.

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Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State.