Manta rays are elegantly shaped. They swim by flapping their fins like enormous wings, and their gills filter for plankton ...
Mobula rays are sometimes called flying rays, thanks to their acrobatic leaping. But scientists are not sure exactly why they do it. The rays have large, flat, diamond-shaped bodies and long fins, ...
As the numbers grow and the shoals get bigger, individual mobula rays propel themselves out of the water in a spectacular display of aerial acrobatics, before landing with a loud bang. More and ...
Among these, mobula rays, a group of aquatic rays that includes mantas and devil rays, stand out for their uniquely efficient feeding method. These rays balance breathing and feeding seamlessly ...
Although scientists don't know why these gigantic fish jump, they've at least measured how high: some of the most spectacular jumps can reach over 6.5 feet above the surface. And it's not just ...