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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A peak in the clouds
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Diving into World Oceans Day
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The ‘Living Forest’ in Biscay, Spain
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Happy Independence Day!
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Seasonal lights dazzle in Japan
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National Bird Day
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In search of roadside attractions on ‘America’s Highway’
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Gdańsk on the banks of the Motława, Poland
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50 years of the Endangered Species Act
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International Polar Bear Day
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Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California
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National Lighthouse Day
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A tale of almonds and bees
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Mardi Gras
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La Rocque Harbour, Island of Jersey
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World Laughter Day
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National Napping Day
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Bathing huts in Skåne County, Sweden
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
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Playa del Silencio, Spain
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Edinburgh Art Festival
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Chestnut-headed bee-eaters, Bardia National Park, Nepal
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Shhh, the movie is about to start
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Maloja, Switzerland
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Denali National Park
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Jerte Valley in bloom
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Groundhog Day
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Bridge over the River Tara
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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