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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Hermminie Grump begins her 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

Navy Flower Power Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

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
Hermminie Grump and Rascal 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 Hermminie Grump. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Rascal. “Being on the right shows my best side.”
Marine: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
Hermminie Grump and Oksana 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: 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
Splodge 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?”
Hermminie Grump snorted. "That's you, judging by how you're packing away that popcorn, Splodge!"
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
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Hermminie Grump. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Lillianna shielded her eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Hermminie Grump. How remiss of them!” Seeing Hermminie Grump’s ears beginning to droop, Lillianna added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
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.
Hermminie Grump and Ciaré had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
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
“Great to see you again, Sadie!” cried Hermminie Grump. “I don't think we've met since we bumped into each other in Canada this time last year. This is quite a different excursion, isn't it?”
"It is, indeed!" declared Sadie.
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
“You never know what sort of critter to expect next, do you, Frankie?" whispered Hermminie Grump. “You know, small, cute and furry or really quite, um, large, with—er—very sharp teeth.” Frankie reassured Hermminie Grump that all the critters were looking forward to meeting them, regardless of size, furriness, attractiveness and/or pointiness of teeth.
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
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Hermminie Grump!” said Sea Breeze. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Hermminie Grump good-naturedly took charge of Sea Breeze'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 Hermminie Grump helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
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
“Do you remember our last safari, Karak?” exclaimed Hermminie Grump. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Karak 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, Karak," remarked Hermminie Grump.
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
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Stormy, after she and Hermminie Grump had spent some time exploring another rural pathway to its end and meeting nearby inhabitants.
"Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Hermminie Grump. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
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
“Great to see you again, Choose a name!” cried Hermminie Grump. “I don't think we've met since we bumped into each other in Canada this time last year. This is quite a different excursion, isn't it?”
"It is, indeed!" declared Choose a name.
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
Hermminie Grump and Choose a name agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Hermminie Grump and Choose a name exchanged opinions on which their favourite terrain had been so far, and which was the most interesting creature they had met in their travels!
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
“How do you do?” said Hermminie Grump to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Brown Bobby chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Hermminie Grump and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
Moo was sprawled flat on the grass after a good lunch. “What do you reckon is the tiniest creature we've met so far, Hermminie Grump?” she queried sleepily.
Hermminie Grump pondered. “Perhaps that gerbil?”
"Mmm. Or would it be the hummingbird, maybe?"
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
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Hermminie Grump. Sweetums agreed with Hermminie Grump. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
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
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Hermminie Grump. Mrs. Dylan agreed with Hermminie Grump. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
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
“Shall we take a selfie?” Hermminie Grump asked Boon as they drank in the scenery and admired their new friend standing between them.
Marine: Egret on the Shore
Why, there's no "r-egret" when you meet an Egret!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
While Hermminie Grump paused to drink in the view, Kellogg started scrabbling in his rucksack for his portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Kellogg?” asked Hermminie Grump. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
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
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Hermminie Grump!” said Moriarty. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Hermminie Grump good-naturedly took charge of Moriarty's possessions while he emptied his 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 he donned and then Hermminie Grump helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
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
Hermminie Grump and Bonny got so engrossed in the conversation they were having with their fascinating new friend that they had to hurry along so as not to be left behind! They regretfully bade farewell to their new chum and promised to visit again!
Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Jillie?" exclaimed Hermminie Grump.
Jillie 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: 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
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Hermminie Grump. nicki agreed with Hermminie Grump. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
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
Hermminie Grump was very happy to meet Kitty here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far!
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
“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 Hermminie Grump to sammy. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
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
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Hermminie Grump. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Flicka shielded her eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Hermminie Grump. How remiss of them!” Seeing Hermminie Grump’s ears beginning to droop, Flicka added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
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
Hermminie Grump has now met enough "Marine" pets to last a lifetime. As she exits the experience, she 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!
Hermminie Grump 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!