Ocean Sentry
(From thaindian.com) Washington – Scientists have discovered a new Manta Ray species that is a highly migratory animal wandering the world’’s seas. Manta rays are graceful giants in the ray family that can weigh over 4,400 pounds (2,000 kilograms).
The more commonly known manta ray is smaller and more easily seen, usually staying near coasts. Little is known about a second, larger species that avoids contact with humans and seems to have wider migration patterns.
It also has evolutionary remnants of a spine and a harmless, non-stinging barb on its tail.
According to a report in Discovery News, the species discovery was the unexpected result of five years of hard work and a bit of good fortune, by a team from Australia’’s University of Queensland.
