Manta Rays

What is the maximum wingspan of Manta Rays?

• 29 ft (8.8 m)

• 35 ft (10.7 m)

• 15 ft (4.6 m)

• 22 ft (6.7 m)

What do Manta Rays primarily feed on?

• Crustaceans

• Seaweed

• Microscopic plankton

• Small fish

How do Manta Rays navigate across vast ocean distances?

• Following ocean currents

• Using the sun

• Using the Earth's magnetic field

• Following other creatures

What unique feature helps scientists identify individual Manta Rays?

• Wing shape

• Spot patterns on their undersides

• Tail length

• Eye color

What are the two main species of Manta Rays?

• Deep-sea Manta and Shallow-water Manta

• Northern Manta and Southern Manta

• Atlantic Manta and Pacific Manta

• Reef Manta and Giant Oceanic Manta

What do Manta Rays use to filter their food from the water?

• Teeth

• Gills

• Fins

• Mouths

Why are Manta Rays considered intelligent?

• They can communicate with each other

• They have unusually large brains for their body size

• They can perform tricks

• They use tools

What is a unique social behavior of Manta Rays?

• Playing games

• Mating dances

• Synchronized swimming

• Feeding aggregations

What is the purpose of the 'cleaning stations' for Manta Rays?

• To rest

• To socialize with other species

• To find mates

• To get rid of parasites and mucus

What are the main threats to Manta Rays?

• Climate change

• Predation by sharks

• Pollution

• Being caught in fishing nets

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