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How to Tell if a Giant Manta Is Pregnant? Give Her an Ultrasound.

NYT World Tuesday 28 July 2026, 14:00 UTC By Alexa Robles-Gil 1 min read
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Scientists managed to confirm pregnancies in three giant mantas with underwater ultrasound scans, offering clues to the animals’ elusive reproductive habits.

Scientists managed to confirm pregnancies in three giant mantas with underwater ultrasound scans, offering clues to the animals’ elusive reproductive habits.
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