Move over pink flamingos and decorative concrete ducks, there’s a new face in town, and it’s an adorable one.
Looking for a way to dress up your yard or maybe just make your neighbors laugh? Why not buy a manatee mailbox?
A Florida company is working with the Save The Manatees Club to raise money for the cause.
It has created adorable manatee mailboxes, and people are actually buying them. Not only that, they are dressing them up for the holidays and special occasions. One woman can’t get enough of her neighbor’s mailbox.
She posted some photos of it on Twitter, saying:
“My Neighbor Has This Manatee Mailbox He Dresses Up Throughout The Year And I’m Kind Of Obsessed With It.”
In the photos, it looks like the manatee is dressed for all occasions.
The owner of the mailbox clearly has a good time dressing it up and changing its outfit. Apparently, everyone in the neighborhood enjoys it, because his hard work and creativity haven’t gone unnoticed.
The website that makes the manatee mailbox sells them for just under $600. It’s a great investment if you love manatees and want to shock and entertain your neighbors. The mailbox isn’t only fun to look at; it’s a great way to raise awareness on manatees and raise money to help protect them.
According to the mailbox company’s website:
“Our famous Manatee mailbox is one of our most popular items! A classic lawn decoration, our Manatee Mailboxes are made right here in the Florida Keys. These cute manatees are made out of fiberglass with a beach sand finish in pewter gray. Sure to withstand all kinds of weather and last! The Manatee Mailbox is a favorite of Manatee and Dolphin lover, Ocean lovers and those who love the tropical lifestyle. Bring cheer and a laid back ocean feel to your home with one of these unique mailboxes. The manatee mailbox makes a great lawn ornament, sure to get attention from passers-by. Get one for the friend who has everything! Be sure to see our Dolphin Mailbox and our Baby Manatee Statue!”
The manatee was just recently removed from the endangered species list.
This is a huge relief for many people, and the manatees would probably be happy to hear about it, too. There is still just a little over 6,000 manatees alive in U.S. waters today. There are only about 13,000 worldwide.
Even though the population is increasing, many scientists warn that removing them from the endangered species list could cause the population to dwindle again. Center for Biological Diversity Director Jaclyn Lopez released a statement, saying:
“Manatees are still in danger. With ongoing threats posed by boat strikes and habitat loss, we don’t support reducing protections.”
Environment groups aren’t happy about the reclassification, either.
Manatee Club Executive Director Patrick Rose said:
“We believe this is a devastating blow to manatees. A federal reclassification at this time will seriously undermine the chances of securing the manatee’s long-term survival.”
Manatees are large aquatic mammals that are slow-moving and docile. They are often injured and even killed by the propellers on boat motors. Pollution in the waters where they live is another cause of death for these gentle giants.
Manatees are often on display at zoos and waterparks, and many of these places also have breeding programs to help increase the population.
Still, manatees in the wild need to be protected so their number can increase again, and they are no longer threatened. Luckily, there are many groups out there who are working to save them. These adorable mailboxes might just help raise awareness of the problem.
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My neighbor has this manatee mailbox he dresses up throughout the year and I’m kind of obsessed with it pic.twitter.com/Qu1oHCZDHC
— Marley (@Marleyey) December 14, 2017
