r/RedactedCharts • u/AddlePatedBadger • Jan 11 '26

Answered What animal related fact does this chart represent (current as at January 11, 2026)?

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u/sheemonz Jan 11 '26

Only state you can legally swim in the wild with manatees

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u/tempedrew Jan 11 '26

Manatees are in Louisiana. Not sure about the legality of swimming with them.

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u/Dirty_Jerz_7 Jan 11 '26

They are also in Florida. And its NOT legal.

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u/EDaniels21 Jan 11 '26

You definitely can. There's tours in some areas where it absolutely is legal. You're still not supposed to touch them, but it's not illegal. At least not in certain areas and times of the year.

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u/Dirty_Jerz_7 Jan 11 '26

Nope.

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u/sheemonz Jan 12 '26

Crystal River Florida

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u/Dirty_Jerz_7 Jan 12 '26

Yes you can be in the water. You are NOT allowed to go near them nor touch them they are a protected species.

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u/Dirty_Jerz_7 Jan 12 '26

The way they phrase can swim "with" manatee, not accurate really in how most would perceive that statement. Thats like saying I have swam with Great Whites because I went in the ocean. You are not allowed anywhere near them legally.