Page 42 - World of Animals - Issue #28 Magazine
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Flying without wings


            The semi-graceful,
            soaring mobula ray

            Mobula rays bamboozle scientists with
            their acrobatic displays, but it is still not
            understood why they leap out of the
            sea. These animals are related to sharks
            but have longer, flatter bodies that are
            ideal for swooping through the air as
            high as two metres (6.6 feet) above
            the waves. Landings are less graceful
            though, ending in a loud belly-flop.











































































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