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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Scaredy Cat begins his journey to encounter Marine pets!
Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Flying through the warm salty sea, gliding effortlessly, twirling playfully in the surf, these little sea turtles are the darling of the depths!

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@ Marine: Jelly Fish

Yellow Daisy Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

Marine: Jelly Fish
Bobbing and floating in the ocean's currents, watch carefully to stay away from the flowing tentacles!

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@ Marine: Star Fish Twins
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Ciaré?" exclaimed Scaredy Cat.
Ciaré looked embarrassed. "That wasn't screaming. That was me, er, singing, to enable the safari guide to find me when I couldn't find my way out of that cave!"
Marine: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Scaredy Cat. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Spoty shielded his eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Scaredy Cat. How remiss of them!” Seeing Scaredy Cat’s ears beginning to droop, Spoty added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
Marine: Sea Horse
If I just hang on lightly, I can catch those little tidbits floating on by. I blend right into the sea grasses, no one will suspect a thing!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Scaredy Cat!” said Choose a name. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Scaredy Cat good-naturedly took charge of Choose a name's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of chocolate peanuts, a paperback thriller, a bottle of orange squash, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old bus tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some very old receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and salad cream before locating the scarf right at the bottom. This she donned and then Scaredy Cat helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
Marine: Humboldt Penguins
Waddling in the cool waters off the coast of South Africa, dressed up in their best black tie, the little penguins keep a sharp eye out on the waves, you never know when you'll have a surprise visitor!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
“How do you do?” said Scaredy Cat to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Waylon chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Scaredy Cat and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
Who's going in first? I know, we'll get Mikey to! Mikey'll try anything! Go Mikey! Let us know how cold the surf is!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Scaredy Cat. Draco agreed with Scaredy Cat. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
I'll be your wingman! Two good lookin' guys on the prowl searching for that perfect lady! Watching the shoreline, hoping to find the perfect mate!

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@ Marine: Mallard and duckling
"It's turned a bit hot, Scaredy Cat. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said rex.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Scaredy Cat.
Marine: Mallard and duckling
Optical illusions! The duck weed gives the impression we're swimming on solid ground, but be careful, it's all water out here! Wade in and see!

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@ Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Scaredy Cat and Kitty were entranced at reaching this stopping place and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side of the attractive creature they had just met!
Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Gonna soak up the sun! Grab your kayak and paddle slowly, or you'll miss me basking on the lilies growing in the stagnant waters! Get too close and watch me plop and swim quickly!

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@ Marine: Sea Otter Floating
Scaredy Cat and Tiara Maxwell shook paws and said “How do you do?” to the next creature who had come to meet them, and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Scaredy Cat. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Tiara Maxwell. “Being on the right shows my best side.”
Marine: Sea Otter Floating
Is there anything cuter than an otter floating on the gentle sea waves? Maybe two!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Ducks
Scaredy Cat and Bentley shook paws and said “How do you do?” to the next creature who had come to meet them, and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Scaredy Cat. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Bentley. “Being on the right shows my best side.”
Marine: Mandarin Ducks
Skimming along the glassy water surface the ducks bob under the surface nibbling on plants and marine life.

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@ Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
Scaredy Cat and Velvet were entranced at reaching this stopping place and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side of the attractive creature they had just met!
Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
Romping around on land, one look into my cute button eyes, and I will be your favorite mammal of all time!

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@ Marine: Crocodile
“Do you remember our last safari, Flip Flop Flap?” exclaimed Scaredy Cat. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Flip Flop Flap agreed. “D'you remember that scorpion? It was quite a shock coming across him in the light of the dim and flaring lamps, although he turned out to be very nice in the end.”
"It's hard to believe that was two years ago, Flip Flop Flap," remarked Scaredy Cat.
Marine: Crocodile
Barely cracking the glossy surface, my stealth mode is millions of years in the making! Some say I'm still left from the dinosaurs, but we both know that I'm just perfect and never needed to change!

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@ Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
Choose a name was sprawled flat on the grass after a good lunch. “What do you reckon is the tiniest creature we've met so far, Scaredy Cat?” she queried sleepily.
Scaredy Cat pondered. “Perhaps that gerbil?”
"Mmm. Or would it be the hummingbird, maybe?"
Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
Delicious shrimps! Just under the surface, tasty little crustaceans, and for their gratitude for nibbling them, they've turned me pink!

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@ Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Just hanging out, standing on the cliff, waiting to glide on the currents!

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@ Marine: Fiddler Crab
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, jimkitty?" exclaimed Scaredy Cat.
jimkitty looked embarrassed. "That wasn't screaming. That was me, er, singing, to enable the safari guide to find me when I couldn't find my way out of that cave!"
Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
Both Lulu and Scaredy Cat loved the scenery at the next stop, and they both enjoyed introducing themselves to their new friend, who had been waiting to meet them!
Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
The longest journey starts with one step! But this journey is not only long, but watch how fast I go! That shadow overhead just was the incentive I needed to kick it into high gear!

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@ Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
“I'm starving!” exclaimed Scaredy Cat. "What's Chef making us tonight?"
Goldie glanced up from her tour guide, in which she had been looking up where they were going the next day. “How come you're so hungry, Scaredy Cat?”
Scaredy Cat pouted. "I was just unwrapping my lunch pack when a creature ran down the tree behind me, grabbed the lot and shot back up the tree!"
"Bad luck!" sympathised Goldie. "Here, have a banana to keep you going."

Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
Basking away in the sun all day is the perfect day for me! Some say it's April 25th but I'll stick to all days with sun!

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@ Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
Flip Flop Flap groaned, clutching her stomach. "Oh, my poor tum. Why are so many of these places only accessible by boat? I've never been a good sailor, you know."
"Never mind, Flip Flop Flap," sympathised Scaredy Cat. "It's ages till we set off back, and with lots of walking around visiting the different creatures, you'll feel as right as rain in no time!"
Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
Stars may shine above you, but don't forget to explore the tidepools at your feet! There's one now, slowly creeping along with all five legs!

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@ Marine: Egret on the Shore
"It's turned a bit hot, Scaredy Cat. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Choose a name.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Scaredy Cat.
Marine: Egret on the Shore
Why, there's no "r-egret" when you meet an Egret!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Nightlight?" exclaimed Scaredy Cat.
Nightlight looked embarrassed. "That wasn't screaming. That was me, er, singing, to enable the safari guide to find me when I couldn't find my way out of that cave!"
Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
Oh yeah, you're jealous! Look at this treasure I found while swimming along, I'm using it in my next nest!

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@ Marine: Lionfish
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of our new friends," Suzy Q said, offering Scaredy Cat a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Suzy Q!" said Scaredy Cat. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Marine: Lionfish
Patrolling the reef, and fanning out my impressive fins, I am the lion of the sea!

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@ Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of our new friends," Moo said, offering Scaredy Cat a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Moo!" said Scaredy Cat. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
Scaredy Cat and Itchy were entranced at reaching this stopping place and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side of the attractive creature they had just met!
Marine: Yellow Fish
Do you see the bubbles? I don't see the bubbles! Who moved the bubbles? Check the seaweed! I need my bubbles!

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@ Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
Majestic studied the itinerary thoughtfully for some time. “There's a lion-tailed macaque and a lion-headed goldfish,” she remarked. “Do you think there's a lion-tummied creature that we'll meet?”
Scaredy Cat snorted. "That's you, judging by how you're packing away that popcorn, Majestic!"
Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
Do you see the resemblance? I don't! I am hairless. Seriously, I just don't see that I look like a lion. Maybe it's my R-O-A-R? Scary, isn't it?

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@ Marine: Sea Squirts
“Do you remember our last safari, Hera?” exclaimed Scaredy Cat. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Hera agreed. “D'you remember that scorpion? It was quite a shock coming across him in the light of the dim and flaring lamps, although he turned out to be very nice in the end.”
"It's hard to believe that was two years ago, Hera," remarked Scaredy Cat.
Marine: Sea Squirts
Translucent in color, these colorful creatures anchor themselves to the roots and rocks in the warm waters in the Indian River. Just don't startle them, they don't respond well!

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@ Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
“It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, Scaredy Cat!” said Karak, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin?"
"I don't know," said Scaredy Cat. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
Frolicking close to shore, these incredibly smart dolphins entertain by just the sheer joy of leaping in the surf!

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@ Marine: Puffin
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of our new friend and I’ll set the self-timer to take a group shot,” said Scaredy Cat to Prince. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
Marine: Puffin
Taking off from the water's surface, puffins are sometimes confused with penguins, which, they consider a compliment!

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@ Marine: Little White Fish
Scaredy Cat has now met enough "Marine" pets to last a lifetime. As he exits the experience, he receives a wonderful gift!
Frosted Azure Waterfall
The pristine waters fall freely, yet the last frost of the season delicately coats the top of each tier, adding an otherworldly glow as the sun refracts off them.

Marine: Little White Fish
Slippery fish, slippery fish! Swimming in the waters!
Scaredy Cat has enjoyed meeting "Marine" pets, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also meet pets of every shape and size!