Super Giant Manta Ray Born In Captivity


	Super Giant Manta Ray Born In Captivity

kidora

6-19-2007 12:13 AM

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manta ray, ray, ocean, biology, giant, nature, baby

kidora says:

Wow, really huge!

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On Saturday, officials at a Japanese aquarium announced the birth of this not-so-small bundle of joy: a giant manta ray, said to be the first ever born in captivity.
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