Get Up And Go Kayaking (GUAGK) offers unforgettable guided eco tours all throughout the state of Florida, but for those wanting to catch a glimpse of lovable sea cows, Silver Springs is definitely the best location. And this recently captured heartwarming moment between a giant manatee mom and her baby could be the perfect proof.
A tour guide in Silver Springs State Park, Florida accidentally captured the most beautiful, heartwarming moment between a giant manatee mom and her baby
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| Image credits: Clear Kayak Tour Silver Springs / Instagram |
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| Image credits: Get Up And Go Kayaking – Silver Springs / Facebook |
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The employees at GUAGK are accustomed to showing their guests incredibly beautiful animals of all kinds interacting with each other; however, this time, a tour guide unintentionally recorded a unique moment when a baby manatee swam to its mother to give her a tender kiss on her chin.
Everyone’s hearts melted instantly as they observed the mother manatee wrapping her flippers around her baby as if giving him a tight hug.
The unexpected, heartwarming video quickly became popular across the internet.
“I can’t take enough of manatees. They are the cutest in the whole Earth,” wrote one of the commentators next to the shared clip.
“Even in the animal world moms are still moms, so sweet,” another added.
“I want a manatee hug!” another said.
GUAGK guides are always thrilled and delighted to witness such precious moments as this caring manatee mother looking after her baby in such a charmingly sweet manner, yet they consistently remember to follow protocol when observing animals in the wild, given that manatees are highly sensitive mammals.
“If you see this duo along the Silver River, make sure to keep a safe distance, as it’s very important that new baby manatees have the ability to get air when they need and [that] the mama has room to feed her and graze, as she’s working hard to keep her baby healthy,” GUAGK explained and noted that there’s something truly peaceful about watching these amazing creatures slowly flow with the current.
GUAGK guides love sharing these special moments with their guests, yet always follow protocol when observing animals in the wild, especially when babies are involved
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| Image credits: Clear Kayak Tour Silver Springs / Instagram |
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| Image credits: Clear Kayak Tour Silver Springs / Instagram |
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| Image credits: Get Up And Go Kayaking – Silver Springs / Facebook |
I believe most people could watch manatees gracefully swimming around all day long, yet probably not everyone knows that these majestic mammals have no natural predators and humans are actually the biggest threat to their population.
Lovingly nicknamed sea cows due to their large size and fondness for sea grass, manatees can range from 9 to 10 feet and can weigh 440 to 1,300 lbs, but some have been found at 13 feet long and over 3,500 lbs!
These incredible creatures need to stay in waters warmer than 60 degrees Fahrenheit to survive and cannot move their head sideways.
Despite being sea creatures, manatees closely resemble elephants and have an excellent sense of touch, which makes up for their lack of full-color vision.
People are used to seeing animals of all kinds interacting with each other in Florida’s state parks, but nothing like manatees giving one another hugs and kisses
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| Image credits: Get Up And Go Kayaking – Silver Springs / Facebook |
Get Up And Go Kayaking, which began as a small idea in the summer of 2016, quickly became the first clear kayak tour company in the world to be a franchise and the fastest growing kayak tour company with 30+ different locations showcasing unique wildlife, marine life, and nature.
The company is always looking for exciting new places to offer guests premium experiences, but the interactions with gentle manatees are probably the most popular, since they always promise extraordinary moments and unforgettable memories for a lifetime.
A baby manatee swimming over to his mom to plant a kiss on her chin melted hearts all over the internet.