6/22/2007

Giant Baby Manta Ray Dies of Abuse
TOKYO June 21, 2007 (AP)—A giant manta ray baby that was believed to be the first born in captivity died Thursday after being abused by its father… the baby died of bruises and cuts, apparently caused by its abusive father that constantly chased after the baby, often slamming into it, the aquarium said.…more…

Just a few days ago I reported on this in: Dada dead, Man Ray. Manta born, Japan. Now the story end on a sad note and the odd turn of phrase in the AP story that the, “reason for the father’s violence was not immediately known, and the baby’s death was still under investigation, the aquarium said.”