Cownose Ray (IMAGE) Smithsonian Caption Cownose rays are migratory animals that come into the Chesapeake and other estuaries in summer to give birth to their pups and mate, and swim to Florida for the winter. Credit Jay Fleming/Smithsonian Usage Restrictions This image is available for noncommercial use, provided attribution is given to the source, according to the Smithsonian Terms of Use (https://www.si.edu/termsofuse) License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.