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Its really a shame. Like one reader suggests, not much is known about these gentle giants of the ocean, and may even be endangered. They are totally harmless, and are filter feeders. The largest of the ones that have been recorded is 22 ft across. Imagine how they must glide effortlessly through the water! One web site even suggest that they are curious about humans. http://www.freedive.net/mantas/mantas.htm I hope we can all find wonder in such the amazing creatures that we know so little about and have some appreciation for all the strange yet facination life that exists out there. Once these creatures become extinct, they are gone forever. Here's more info: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/MantaRay/MantaRay.html |
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