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Gentle Giant

A huge female Oceanic Manta makes an appearance off the coast of Ecuador. These huge fish can reach 21ft across and roam the open oceans their whole lives....
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A huge female Oceanic Manta makes an appearance off the coast of Ecuador. These huge fish can reach 21ft across and roam the open oceans their whole lives.
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