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Apr 2020
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Why Is One Manta Ray Neon Pink?

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The reef manta rays of eastern Australia are normally black and white, but one specimen is a shocking bight pink. Learn about the manta ray nicknamed Inspector Clouseau in this episode of BrainStuff.

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