Eartha's Sea Turtle Adventures
The further adventures of a loggerhead turtle named Eartha

Stingray facts

Stingrays are amazing creatures, here are some facts about stingrays you may have never knew.

  • Stingrays are found in shallow waters in warm water.
  • They spend a lot of time partially buried in the sand.
  • Some stingrays color helps them blend in with the seafloor and hide from predators.
  • Some stingrays flap their bodies like a wave, while other flap them like wings.
  • Stingrays have a sharp stinger that is used in defense against predators.
  • Stingrays can sense other fish in the water using special sensors in their mouths.
  • Stingray babies are called “pups”.
  • Stingrays also use their tail to move through the water.
  • Stingrays have no bones. They are primarily made of cartilage

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