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Do Stingrays Like Being Touched? New Research Says ‘Maybe’

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Stingray Touch is one of Shedd Aquarium's most popular features. Similar exhibits are found at zoos and aquariums across the country. Such exhibits have been criticized by animal welfare advocates for allowing the animals to be manhandled. Researchers examined 58 cownose rays (a type of stingray) at Shedd.

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Do Stingrays Like Being Touched? New Research Says ‘Maybe’

A first-of-its-kind study involving nearly 60 stingrays at Shedd Aquarium indicates that the animals do not suffer from their interactions with humans – and might even enjoy it.

·Chicago, United States
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WTTW broke the news in Chicago, United States on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
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