Barreirinha

My origin is the city of Barreirinha, Amazonas. I was brought to Inpa by Ibama employees.

When I got here, I measured 96 cm and weighed only 14 kg. This year when they measured me, I had put on another 100 kg and was 2.16 meters long!

Sorry, but I'm a little restless and apprehensive! I want this campaign to end soon so I can get back to nature.

I'm counting on you!

Carauari

I am a male from Terra Santa, Pará. In March 2005, I was found tangled up in a fishing net and was rescued by volunteer wildlife officers. When I arrived at Inpa, I was 113 cm long and weighed 25 kg.

Today, I am a strong and healthy adult, ready to go back into the wild!

Marrua

I am a malefound in 2015 by a fisherman, when I was handed over to employees of the Department of the Environment of Coari, Amazonas. I arrived at Inpa in October of that year, at 104 cm in length and weighing 16.2 kg. Here, I received first-rate treatment and became a responsible adult! I'm ready to go back into the wild!

Macurani

I am a female and was found in June 2010 in the Macurani River, on the shores of Parintins Island. I was brought to Inpa by IBAMA employees. Here I arrived 106.5 cm long and weighing 15.5 kg. I have a leaf-shaped patch on my stomach. I received a lot of affection from the employees, but I need to get back into the wild!

Manacapuru

I was found by a fisherman in March 2016. I was a calf, all alone, and I almost got sold! Thanks to an anonymous tip, I was rescued by the municipality's Department of the Environment. I was in good health, but I couldn't survive without my mother. I measured 98 cm in length and weighed 15 kg. Today I'm strong and I want to go back into the wild!

Careiro

I am a female and I was found alone and without my mother, when I was a calf, in Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas. The community saved me, calling the IBAMA team to rescue me. I arrived at Inpa in April 2015, measuring 128 cm in length and weighing 33.6 kg. I am so grateful for all the care I received from the employees! But I'm already strong and healthy and I need to get back to nature!

Codajás

I am a male and I was found in July 2017, on the banks of the Solimões River. I was trapped in a fisherman's net. I was handed over to the authorities and brought to Inpa, where I adapted well! I measured 110.5 cm in length and weighed 19 kg. I loved the bottles they offered. In 4 years, I grew a lot. But I'm quite skittish and restless. It must be anxiety to get back into the wild!

Beruri

I was found without my mother, near Lake Ayapuá in the municipality of Beruri. I was handed over to the manager of RDS Piagaçú-Purus, in September 2017, who contacted Inpa. I was very well treated! In less than 4 years I grew almost a meter and gained more than 80 kilos! Many thanks to all Inpa/Ampa employees! Thanks to your work, I'm able to go back to nature!

Manicoré

I was orphaned by the action of hunters. I arrived at Inpa in January 2015! It was an unforgettable trip! The 1st time I took a plane to get to Manaus. Here at the Institute I was treated like a son! I was already in semi-captivity, but I needed professional care. In just 7 months I gained 15 kilos! I confess that this situation has made me a little angry! I can't take more exams, weighings, monitoring! It's time to get back to nature!

Olinda

I was rescued by agents of the Municipal Secretary of the Environment of Nova Olinda do Norte in June 2014. Inpa was notified and the next day I was already in Manaus. I arrived at Inpa in good condition, a beautiful calf just 25 days old. At that time, I measured 106 cm and weighed 18 kg. With the fortified food I received, today I am 173 cm and 89 kg. I love this place, but you know how it is: there's no place like home! I need to get back to nature!

Várzea

I was found in June 2015 in the Marimba community, (Rio Amazonas), tangled up in a net. I was rescued by the Environmental Police and taken to Inpa on the same day. I was a calf about 3 months old and in good health. During my stay at Inpa I grew and gained weight. I went from 22.5 kg to 85 kg! You know why that is? The food and treatment here is very good! But there comes a time when you have to leave your comfort zone and go in search of your dreams, right? I want to go back to the wild. Can you help me?

Iranduba

I am a female found by a local resident in the Xiborena lake, in the municipality of Iranduba, Amazonas. I was rescued by the Environmental Police and taken to Inpa. Between 2015 and 2021, I grew a lot and became a strong and healthy Manatee! I have a pinkish ventral spot, in an inverted shape when compared to males.

I really like Inpa, but I wanted to go back to nature and find my family! This has interfered with my sleep and made me a little restless! How about helping me on this mission?

Iranduba 2

I am also a female and was found trapped in the community of Lago do Limão, in December 2015, in the municipality of Iranduba. I arrived at Inpa the next day. I was a calf in good health, and quite slender.

I grew almost a meter and gained over 80 kg! The diet here at Inpa is very good! I will miss my fellow companions and keepers! But there are times when you have to walk with your own legs (I mean fins), right?

Help me get back into the wild! I'm ready!

Careiro 2

I was found without my mother in the Lago do Araçá Community, at km 45of the highway leading out of Careiro da Várzea.

When I arrived at Inpa, I was 102 cm and weighed 16.4 kg. The last time I weighed myself, I was 188 cm and 107 kg. I think I'm a bit chubby, isn't that right?

I liked Inpa so much that the first time I went to semi-release I didn't adapt. I confess that I missed my keepers. But now I understand that I cannot live in captivity forever. My place is in nature and that's where I want to be!

Could you help me get back home?

Castanho

I was found without my mother, at Lake Xiborena, in the Casa Branca Community, in the municipality of Careiro Castanho (AM).

I arrived very small, with 98 cm and weighing 13.4 kg. Now you won't believe it!

I am over 2 meters long and weigh 157 kg. I'm the biggest manatee around!

With so much care from the Inpa team, I am now able to return to nature! I promise to take care of myself and follow all the tips I've learned over the years! Feed myself and stay away from hunters!

Help me get back to nature!

Parauá

I was found tangled up in a gill net in Paraná do Parauá (São Francisco Community) in May 2015. I was rescued by a team from IPAAM and Amigos do Peixe-boi, who brought me to Inpa.

In this stay of almost 6 years, I developed! I grew in size and gained more than 80 kg.

Today I am a responsible young adult and I want to get back to nature! To form a beautiful family and have more manatees to keep my species alive and well preserved!

Can you help me? Any amount is welcome!