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Mother Manatee Carries Tiny Calf Down The River In Precious Clip

View from above and behind of a manatee and her calf. The manatee holds onto her calf as she guides them both through the water

Did you know that manatee are the cutest animals ever? Okay, sure, that isn’t a scientific fact. That said, it’s nearly impossible to deny how adorable manatee are once you learn more about them. And it’s even more difficult once you see them in action, living their lives. It’s no wonder, then, that the folks who run Wet Rabbit Kayaks absolutely adore manatee.

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This Florida based company is said to offer some of the most peaceful kayak tours for tourists and locals alike. According to their website, they make sure to not overcrowd their tours, allowing them to explore more areas. This makes it possible to witness precious moments like the one below with a manatee and her calf.

@wetrabbitkayaks Mama manatee carrying her 2-day-old calf through the river. 🥰 #manatees #wildlife #underwater #animals #manateetiktok #florida #nature #manatee ♬ Why Are There Boundaries – FKJ

“Just a sea potato and her lil tater tot!” someone writes in reply to this viral video, with another adding, “Aw, I want to be carried on a tour of the ocean by my mom, the prettiest manatee of them all.”

In this clip, we see this mama manatee taking her adorable calf on their own tour through the ocean. But at some point, they stop for a bit of a snack break. That’s right — when the calf seems to be nibbling under mom’s fin, she’s being nursed!

Precious Moment Between a Mama Manatee and Her Adorable Calf Goes Viral

It’s heartwarming to see the way this manatee interacts so sweetly with her little one. Best of all, that gentleness is something they extend toward us humans, too. That’s because manatee love us as much as we love them! So, although we legally aren’t allowed to touch them, manatee are known to break the rules for a hug or two…

“Just when I thought they couldn’t get any cuter,” a third person shares, “I’m proven wrong.”

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