Trichechus manatus

I wonder what our African forefathers called them in our native language?

Nbote:
So these marine animals dey naija sef

They are not, climate change made them enter 9ja water

Mulatta:

They are not, climate change made them enter 9ja water

Nope. They've been in our waters since antiquity. They are mentioned in the traditions of many riverine Nigerian communities, e.g., Aboh in Delta State.

European explorers of the 19th century equally recorded encounters with the manatee along the River Niger.

rexcharlie:
hbd dear...... Wullnp

Thank you.

rexcharlie:
hbd dear...... Wullnp

Thank you.Was writing exam.Didn't even bake cake.But I still thank God for another year.

redbonesmith:
Nope. They've been in our waters since antiquity. They are mentioned in the traditions of many riverine Nigerian communities, e.g., Aboh in Delta State.European explorers of the 19th century equally recorded encounters with the manatee along the River Niger.

n