With a fins of 7.6 m and a weight of up to 2,300 kg, giant rays are one of the most intelligent but mystical creatures in the ocean.

A BBC Nature program crew filmed rays in the ocean in a documentary about this marine animal. The photos below are taken from the film.

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Scientists believe that giant stingrays are one of the smartest marine animals.

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The biggest feature of this family is the long finned fins.

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Small fish swim near giant rays to pry parasites, dead cells in the gills and skin of rays.

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Giant rays live in warm waters in the ocean. They swim near the surface with pairs of fins attached to the chest.

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They are pregnant for 12 months and only give birth to one child in each litter.

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Unlike rumors, giant rays do not attack divers.

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A group of giant stingray rays feed together at Landaa Lagoon in the Maldives. They suck water during swimming to catch fish larvae and plankton.

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They can swim more than 1,100 km in 60 days. The main enemies of giant rays are big sharks and whales.