{"id":119230,"date":"2023-09-19T19:33:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T19:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uklevitrasupport.com\/?p=119230"},"modified":"2023-09-19T19:33:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T19:33:37","slug":"smiling-sea-creature-grimaces-as-horror-of-becoming-seals-dinner-dawns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uklevitrasupport.com\/world-news\/smiling-sea-creature-grimaces-as-horror-of-becoming-seals-dinner-dawns\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Smiling’ sea creature grimaces as horror of becoming seal’s dinner dawns"},"content":{"rendered":"
A seal has been photographed off the coast of Anglesey, Wales, tucking into a ray. <\/p>\n
The images were captured by Stuart Benson while he was kayaking with his partner Cathy along the coast near Rhosneigr.<\/p>\n
Stuart captioned the images "smiley face" and shared them online. People couldn't help but notice how the kite-shaped ray appeared to grimace as the predator carried it to some nearby rocks to start feasting, reports NorthWalesLive. <\/p>\n
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Professional pension schemes trustee Stuart said: \u201cAs we were in a tandem kayak, Cathy paddled closer as I got out my camera from a waterproof bag. There were a couple of seals and one suddenly popped up holding its prey.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt took ages for the seal to eat it, perhaps two or three minutes, which gave me time to take photos using a long lens. At one point the ray wrapped itself around the seal\u2019s head – but there was no getting away.\u201d<\/p>\n
Social media users were struck by the ray\u2019s expressions as it fought for its life. Its underside has a mouth as well as nasal openings that resemble eyes.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDon\u2019t think it\u2019s smiling!\u201d said one. Another added: "I do find it somewhat amusing they have that facial appearance which just doesn't help in some situations!" Others labelled the images "incredible" and "amazing".<\/p>\n
Identification of skates and rays can be tricky but, according to NorthWalesLive, this was likely a Thornback ray. Capable of growing to 4ft from wingtip to wingtip, Thornback rays are usually found next to rocky outcrops when they venture closer to shore in search of crustaceans.<\/p>\n
Atlantic Grey Seals are a regular sight around Anglesey\u2019s rocky coves and secluded inlets, feeding on fish, molluscs and crustaceans. September usually marks the start of the pupping season.<\/p>\n
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