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==Explanations for Mermaids==

==Explanations for Mermaids==

Mermaid sightings are often from afar. It is believed that the anchient mariners who saw mermaids saw [[manatee|manatees]], [[sea cow|sea cows]], [[sea lion|sea lions]] or another marine creature. However, the mermaid myth has expanded to modern times.

Mermaid sightings are often from afar. It is believed that the ancient mariners who saw mermaids saw [[manatee|manatees]], [[sea cow|sea cows]], [[sea lion|sea lions]] or another marine creature. However, the mermaid myth has expanded to modern times.

==Mermaids in Popular Culture==

==Mermaids in Popular Culture==

*A [[Disney]] film called [[The Little Mermaid]] was released in 1989. The film involved a mermaid who, unhappy with her current surroundings, fell in love with a human. A sequal and a prequel have been released since.

*A [[Disney]] film called [[The Little Mermaid]] was released in 1989. The film involved a mermaid who, unhappy with her current surroundings, fell in love with a human. A sequel and a prequel have been released since.

*In [[Spongebob Squarepants]], [[King Neptune]] is depicted as a merman. In [[The Spongebob Squarepants Movie]], it is revealed that Neptune has a mermaid daughter named Mindy.

*In [[Spongebob Squarepants]], [[King Neptune]] is depicted as a merman. In [[The Spongebob Squarepants Movie]], it is revealed that Neptune has a mermaid daughter named Mindy.

*In the [[video game]] [[Zoo Tycoon]]'s expansion pack [[Marine Mania]], to get a mermaid, place a mermaid statue in a premade tank. A mermaid will come to life and live in said tank.

*In the [[video game]] [[Zoo Tycoon]]'s expansion pack [[Marine Mania]], to get a mermaid, place a mermaid statue in a premade tank. A mermaid will come to life and live in said tank.

[[Category:Mythical Beasts]]

[[Category:Mythical Beasts]]