Seals are found in many of the world’s cold ocean waters, such as the Arctic and off the coast of the Antarctic. With around 33 species of seals, they rely on their thick layer of blubber in order to stay warm in the cold, icy waters. In this post, we’re going to take a closer […]
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Manta rays are giant oceanic creatures that live in many of our tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters across the world. These gentle giants are known for their size, grace, and ability to take a diver’s breath away when encountered in the wild. In this post, we’re going to answer a question we find many of
Mammals Or Fish: Are Manta Rays Mammals? Read More »
Witnessing a manta ray in the wild can be a daunting experience, especially if you are in the water and one starts to approach you. These animals are HUGE, often up to 7 meters across, and weigh as much as 1500kg. An unsuspecting swimmer could have a real feeling of panic if not acquainted with
Manta Mayhem: Can Manta Rays Kill You? Read More »
Manta rays are some of the largest animals in our ocean, and they are found in many tropical, subtropical, and temperature waters. They can look quite frightening if encountered in the wild, but are in fact harmless to humans, and are truly gentle giants. In this post, we’re going to look at a behavior that
Manta Mysteries: Do Manta Rays Jump Out Of The Water? Read More »
Manta rays are some of the ocean’s most majestic animals. They are found in many of the world’s tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters. These gentle giants can grow to be as large as 7m (15ft) long, and although they may look intimidating, they are not dangerous to humans. In this post, we’re going to take
Manta Births: Do Manta Rays Lay Eggs? Read More »
Stingrays can be found in many of the world’s oceans, but are most common in coastal tropical and subtropical waters. They spend most of their time inactive, buried in the sand, and often only move with the sway of the tide. In this post, we’re going to take a look at stingray migration, and answer
Stingray Wanderlust: Do Stingrays Migrate? Read More »
Stingrays are some of the most interesting animals in the ocean. With over 60 different species ranging from large and small, they are abundant creatures that are shy, gentle, and non-aggressive. These animals are often feared for their barbs that can be used as a defensive mechanism, but stingrays are much more passive than you
Stingray Anatomy: Do Stingrays Have Bones? Read More »
Many people are terrified of stingrays because of their reputation for stinging people with their barbs. But most don’t know that these gentle creatures are actually shy, not aggressive, and generally harmless. Yes, stingrays do have a barb that they use to defend themselves from predators such as sharks and sea lions, but they rarely
Ray Safety 101: Can Stingrays Bite? Read More »
Stingrays are some of the most fascinating in our oceans, with around 200 different species inhabiting our oceans they are incredibly common in some parts of the world. Rays get a bad reputation because of their barbs, but in actual fact, they are generally soft, gentle animals that are shy and avoid confrontation. In this
Ray Births: Do Stingrays Lay Eggs? Read More »
Stingrays are a type of sea ray that are closely related to sharks. Despite their fierce reputation, they are actually known for being quite shy and gentle. That said, they do have barbs that they use as a defensive mechanism to defend themselves against sharks and other predators. In this post, we’re going to take
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