Explaining The Ocean on Instagram: "Stingrays reproduce through ovoviviparity—a fascinating process where embryos develop inside eggs retained within the mother’s body. Instead of being laid, the eggs stay protected, and the pups survive by feeding on yolk sacs until birth. Gestation can last anywhere from 4 to 11 months, depending on the species. When born, stingray pups already look like miniature adults, measuring 6–14 inches (15–36 cm) across. Most litters produce 2 to 6 pups, though larger

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