stingrays

Hey guys what species of stingray is this that I too at smithsonian national zoo?

hey guys! Anyone know what species of stingray this is I took at the adventure aquarium. This was in the touch tank I believe.

(Originally made back in late 2020, remastered in May 2024) One of the most common and popular stingrays for popular aquariums, these stingrays are plentiful across the sandy seafloor, to which they make up for their diamond shaped disc bodies, helping them glide across the tropical waters.

(Originally drawn in late 2020, redrawn in May 2024) Of the many oceangoing rays of the seas, cownose rays are by far the most common, as they are found in the shallow coastal waters and have a distinctive cow like appearance on their forehead, hence their name.

So recently I've noticed lots of zoos opening temporary stingray touch pools. What I'm wondering is why would they open these. It cost more money to operate saltwater tanks with life systems to build fences for normal temporary exhibits. Also, are all of the stingrays wild-caught, or was there...