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clock-iconPUBLISHEDFebruary 23, 2014

Dancing Baby Skates!

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Stingrays are oviparous, laying eggs inside a protective hard case that's commonly referred to as a "mermaid's purse". The embryos develop inside their cases for 3-5 months before hatching. They are cartilaginous fish, closely related to sharks and rays.

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And now, here are some dancing baby skates to brighten your day. This video was shot at the Hatfield Marine Science Centre in Newport Oregon.

 
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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDFebruary 23, 2014

Written by Elise Andrew

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