Have you ever seen a health exam on a cownose ray? These are done to ensure that they are maintaining the best health and well-being. During this procedure, the animal is anesthetized, and the husbandry and veterinary teams work together to draw blood, take measurements and weights, ultrasound the animal to look at their organs and do a thorough visual external examination. After the procedure, the ray is placed in a separate system for monitoring and waking up before being returned to its habitat. #mysticaquarium