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Weird Animals: Manta Ray


Transcript

NARRATOR:

This is a Manta Ray.

They are the largest ray in the ocean, and are actually closely related to sharks.

Those flaps on its front are called cephalic lobes. They help the Manta Ray funnel food into its mouth while it swims.

Did you know Manta Rays can leap out of the water? It's true!

I think we can all agree – that's one weird animal!

Transcripción

NARRADOR:

Esta es una Mantarraya.

Es la mayor de las rayas en el mar, y está íntimamente relacionada con los tiburones.

Esas aletas en su parte frontal se llaman lóbulos cefálicos. Le ayudan a dirigir la comida hacia su boca mientras ella nada.

¿Sabías que las Mantarrayas pueden saltar fuera del agua? ¡Es cierto!

Creo que todos estamos de acuerdo, ¡es un animal raro!