tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.comments2023-10-24T09:54:35.509-04:00In Search of 'Mamiwata'Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18020061000509366476noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-22354016714994717002016-07-16T04:56:14.200-04:002016-07-16T04:56:14.200-04:00Your thought is really very nice and informative ....Your thought is really very nice and informative . Thanks for sharing and please keep updating your views.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.disastersupplies.asia" title="Emergency Supplies" rel="nofollow">Emergency Supplies</a></b> | <b><a href="http://www.disastersupplies.asia/refugee-tents" title="Refugee Tents" rel="nofollow"> Refugee Tents</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019366534840555128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-2870440184649189292016-06-16T13:59:36.912-04:002016-06-16T13:59:36.912-04:00I'm impressed by your devotion to the manatees...I'm impressed by your devotion to the manatees. I swam with the manatees in Florida in 2007. I may ask you later on how to get engaged in this as I'm retiring. NickNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873176455484384464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-75534369552597638622016-03-06T08:43:27.934-05:002016-03-06T08:43:27.934-05:00Hi April,
Thank you for your question! It's...Hi April,<br /> Thank you for your question! It's not that it's a surprising find, but it's a very interesting one because up until this, scientists hypothesized that ancient manatee ancestors evolved in northern Africa, but they did not have proof. This fossil discovery provides that proof. <br /> Also, as I mentioned in the blog, the manatees that exist in Africa today have not been here since the time of their fossil ancestors. Modern manatees evolved in S. America (we know this through other fossils), and African manatees came back across the Atlantic Ocean approximately 3.5 million years ago (I determined this through genetics analyses). My theory is that manatees along the coast of Brazil, which we know are the closet cousins of African manatees, were swept up in a specific current (the North Atlantic Counter Current) and brought to Africa over many thousands of years. Today there are manatees not just in the Gambia River, but all throughout Senegal and 20 other countries along the African Atlantic coast to central Angola, as well as the inland countries of Niger, Mali, and Chad. Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020061000509366476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-5429440863365446452016-03-05T13:16:36.457-05:002016-03-05T13:16:36.457-05:00It's known that there are manatees in the Gamb...It's known that there are manatees in the Gambian river, so I'm a bit confused why this is such a surprising find?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02642766112413606956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-54853442367279926492014-08-18T13:45:33.377-04:002014-08-18T13:45:33.377-04:00We are very lucky to have an impressive individua...We are very lucky to have an impressive individual like you out there in the field. Getting a PhD in an incredible achievement, particularly given how hard you're always working on everything else. I'm incredibly impressed. You are a rockstar. Congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-44324142626610841292014-07-11T14:42:19.854-04:002014-07-11T14:42:19.854-04:00Keep up the great work!Keep up the great work!Amalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756071932856226207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-4439891510362826742014-07-11T14:35:59.627-04:002014-07-11T14:35:59.627-04:00Very well done! As a Lagosian, I have always wonde...Very well done! As a Lagosian, I have always wondered how much conservation goes on in the overpopulated, fast-paced megaopolis of ours!Amalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756071932856226207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-20864940967289147242014-06-14T23:39:11.100-04:002014-06-14T23:39:11.100-04:00I came across your blog by accident, and I have to...I came across your blog by accident, and I have to say BRAVO. This is fascinating and excellent; finding alternative, and sustainable, means to protect the environment and culture in Africa is critical. Thanks for your efforts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789485627457160209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-57356064656085485922014-03-06T19:02:43.867-05:002014-03-06T19:02:43.867-05:00Terrific news. Lets hope it makes a big difference...Terrific news. Lets hope it makes a big difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-15933534531000162292014-02-14T15:10:00.257-05:002014-02-14T15:10:00.257-05:00Thank you for letting me know about your webpage! ...Thank you for letting me know about your webpage! Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020061000509366476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-41994244629496956452014-02-14T11:26:25.258-05:002014-02-14T11:26:25.258-05:00I was able to visit this impressive collection on ...I was able to visit this impressive collection on several occasions. Please note my website.http://www.americantowns.com/ny/bronx/news/inside-africa-a-zoological-museum-1988-17054178Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-60124549852126652712013-11-18T03:02:49.255-05:002013-11-18T03:02:49.255-05:00Congratulations to all of you. I'm sure you ar...Congratulations to all of you. I'm sure you are both hopeful and terrified in equal measure. Here's hoping your wish comes true and that he lives a long and happy life in the wild.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-74847571812571818212013-10-03T17:21:05.846-04:002013-10-03T17:21:05.846-04:00Lucy, sorry to hear about Victor's challenges....Lucy, sorry to hear about Victor's challenges. I hope for a speedy recovery.<br /><br />I wanted to update our contact info for med-evac services in Gabon, should any of your colleagues need the service. Here is the new number: 0487.2011 or 0487.2012. Our office assistant is Niva and our current pilot is Rob.<br /><br />All the best with your conservation work. SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-29351851646929334342013-09-20T09:13:21.144-04:002013-09-20T09:13:21.144-04:00Hey Lucy!
I finally am checking out your blog. A...Hey Lucy! <br /><br />I finally am checking out your blog. All I have to say is that you are such an INSPIRATION with all the wonderful work that you are doing for manatees and their conservation. Makes me want to work harder to do the work I'm doing in Malaysia. :)<br /><br />Keep up the good work! <br /><br />LouisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-92123893913775534002013-09-14T08:09:33.960-04:002013-09-14T08:09:33.960-04:00This looks great Lucy! I am particularly impressed...This looks great Lucy! I am particularly impressed to see so many women on your course and hope I can get some more balance in the sex ratios in my future workshops too. Also really impressive to see the quality of research being done in the region, not only you but by your colleagues. Ruth Leeneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-15953057372536718272013-08-21T10:01:22.492-04:002013-08-21T10:01:22.492-04:00Thanks Steve! Good to knowThanks Steve! Good to knowLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020061000509366476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-80129297598246531942013-08-21T05:04:16.460-04:002013-08-21T05:04:16.460-04:00Hello Lucy. Good to hear you are coming back to G...Hello Lucy. Good to hear you are coming back to Gabon! Our aviation service (Aviation Medicale de Bongolo) is still operating to assist with any med-evac needs that come up around the country. Here is our number for safe-keeping: +241.0487.2011 All the best with your education and protection projects. SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-90162752433215081512013-08-21T04:56:33.441-04:002013-08-21T04:56:33.441-04:00Lucy, enjoy your time in Gabon! Our aviation serv...Lucy, enjoy your time in Gabon! Our aviation service is still around, providing air evac service. You can keep our number with you for anything the might come up: +241.0487.2011. Have a safe trip and all the best for your education and protection efforts. SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383960650667942617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-42055259956446707972013-05-24T17:00:08.800-04:002013-05-24T17:00:08.800-04:00An interesting little country with a tiny populati...An interesting little country with a tiny population and the high-level view suggests very little stability, having never had an elected president who has successfully served out a full five-year term. On the ground I'm sure it's business as usual for us regular folks, as much as possible. I've always wanted to visit, but then that is true of so many countries. Instead I'll just enjoy your fascinating perspectives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-29575656338783597122013-03-08T16:53:13.425-05:002013-03-08T16:53:13.425-05:00Laws are always easier than enforcement and the la...Laws are always easier than enforcement and the latter falls short far too often. Still worth trying and some progress is always better than none.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-42838867301316959372013-01-16T19:57:55.450-05:002013-01-16T19:57:55.450-05:00Many congratulations, to you and your team and als...Many congratulations, to you and your team and also to the animals you're helping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-40239859965237898932013-01-16T03:06:10.794-05:002013-01-16T03:06:10.794-05:00Congratulations Lucy! I look forward to hearing mo...Congratulations Lucy! I look forward to hearing more about this important work :)ruth leeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350630831950245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-29200822516633906602012-12-26T19:31:00.795-05:002012-12-26T19:31:00.795-05:00Hi Lucy,
My name is Karen, I'm from Brazil.
I...Hi Lucy,<br /><br />My name is Karen, I'm from Brazil.<br />I'm a veterinary and I work with Amazonian manatee. We have a project with the amazonian riverines, and the main goal is to inform about the importance of manatee conservation. <br /><br />Do you have an email? I really would like to talk with you.<br />my email is: karencbueno@yahoo.com.br<br /><br />Your project is unbelievable and I'm enchanted.<br /><br />Congratulations.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Karen BuenoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09160421556760560592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-14638701379964946652012-10-12T16:46:52.776-04:002012-10-12T16:46:52.776-04:00Thank You! We will certainly do our best to ensure...Thank You! We will certainly do our best to ensure that he is safe and can join other wild manatees to learn from (this is critical for orphans). We plan to move him to a lagoon where there is a large year-round manatee population, very few people, almost no hunting for the past 5 years, and a strong national park patrol presence. This lagoon has one of the least disturbed manatee populations in all of Africa. Before his release we also plan to do an educational outreach campaign to let people know about Victor and the importance of protecting manatees. Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020061000509366476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34445741.post-29075391869281963212012-10-12T14:52:44.283-04:002012-10-12T14:52:44.283-04:00Quite the achievement and Victor looks in great sh...Quite the achievement and Victor looks in great shape. Will little Victor be safe once reintroduced into the wild?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com