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7 Amazing Facts About Stingrays

The average life span of Stingrays are about 15 to 25 years.

Stingrays are commonly found in the shallow coastal waters of temperate seas. They grow up to 6.5 ft in length and weigh about 300-350 kgs.

They spend the majority of their time inactive, partially buried in sand, often moving only with the sway of the tide. Stingrays feed primarily on molluscs, crustaceans, and occasionally on small fish.

The stingray's coloration commonly reflects the seafloor's shading, camouflaging it from predatory sharks and larger rays. 

The stingray is outfitted with electrical sensors called ampullae of Lorenzini. Located around the stingray's mouth, these organs sense the natural electrical charges of potential prey.

The stingray's tail features a poisonous barb, which is used only in self-defense. The venom produced by stingrays are fatal to human beings.

Ancient Greek dentists used the venom from the stingray's spine as an anesthetic.

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