Snooty is a manatee or "sea cow" that resides in the Southwest Florida Museum in Bradenton, Florida.

He was born at Miami aquarium on July 21, 1948. He is around 60 years old and is currently the oldest living manate in captivity.

Manatees are herbivores and eat over 60 species of plants.

These beautiful creatures are endangered by irresponsible boaters who do not follow the "no wake" signs or slow their boats in "Manatee zones".

Many manatees are killed or seriously injured every year by boat propellers, and their injuries are easily avoidable.

So if you have the pleasure of boating in Florida, please be a responsible boater and slow down in protected areas to save these beautiful creatures.

Also, please see attached my photos of Snooty taken last year in 2006 at the Southwest Florida Museum.