We"re not sure whether it deserves the blue ribbon for most colorful stingray or most literal name, but there"s no doubt the bluespotted ribbontail ray is a standout. Shower it in accolades from a distance, though. Those bright blue polka dots are—as is the case with many brightly colored animals—a warning to predators that the ray"s stinging tail packs a potent poison.
Bluespotted ribbontail ray
Today in History
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White Sands National Park turns 90
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A tower of light
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Happy Holi!
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Flock online for the Great Backyard Bird Count
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World Reef Day
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Merry Christmas!
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Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy
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National Napping Day
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