What It's Like To Dive Into A Sea Of Manta Rays

What It's Like To Dive Into A Sea Of Manta Rays: "Once called “devil rays” by sailors and pirates, manta rays have long been feared as bad omens and monsters that could attach to a boat’s anchor and drag it down to the ocean’s floor. Manta rays are just the opposite — as this video, shot by diver Chris Clifone, shows. In fact, they are harmless gentle giants.   "



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87 new bird species considered threatened with extinction » Focusing on Wildlife

87 new bird species considered threatened with extinction » Focusing on Wildlife: "Scientists have added 361 new bird species to the IUCN Red List following a major taxonomic review of non-passerine birds, i.e. non-perching or non-songbirds."



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