Florida aquarium details how manatee died from sexual encounter

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium gave details regarding the recent death of a manatee named Hugh in their care. Hugh died at the Sarasota aquarium on April 29 due to injuries from having sex with his brother Buffett, according to NBC News. On Friday, Mote officials reported Hugh and Buffett’s sexual behavior was natural but increased on the day Hugh died, according to a statement published on Mote’s Facebook page. Mote’s attending veterinarians instructed the animal care team to monitor both manatees throughout the day closely. The statement said no apparent signs of distress or discomfor...