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Implementing a Multi-faceted Behavioral Approach to Mitigate Undesirable Behavior in a Cowtail Stingray <em>(Pastinachus sephen)</em>

Implementing a Multi-faceted Behavioral Approach to Mitigate Undesirable Behavior in a Cowtail Stingray (Pastinachus sephen)

When cowtail ray Larry arrived at Disney’s The Seas®, he proved to be quite a handful. Aquarists conditioned Larry to station on an acrylic target at a depth of 30 feet and hand-delivered a diet to him via SCUBA twice daily. Soon after introduction, Larry developed a habit of chasing and biting other elasmobranchs ... More »

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