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It's official: Here be dragons

Science January 13, 2017
For the first time, scientists have found — and filmed — live ruby sea dragons off the coast of Australia.
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Scientists have captured the rare ruby seadragon on video for the first time

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Newly discovered ruby sea dragon seen alive in wild for 1st time

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It looks like a stretched-out sea horse with a camel's hump. It's a ruby sea dragon.

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The ruby sea dragon has no camouflage, but managed to hide from our gaze on the ocean floor until now

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Love these amazing sea creatures! interesting they don't just fade into background colors like sea horses. Patience & luck to catch on film.

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We literally discover new species every week. It's wonderful to follow.

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Calling this a "sea Dragon" is like calling a Chihuahua "Brutus"

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If I had a baby girl, I would name her Ruby Seadragon

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