Why do male seahorses give birth? | Surprising Science

 

Did you know that a male seahorse takes care of the female's eggs? Using a brood pouch on the front of their body, these dads-to-be take care of their young until they are ready to be released into the ocean. Seahorses have lots of unusual features and abilities. They are some of the most quirky fish in the ocean. Find out more: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/are-seahorses-the-quirkiest-fish.html ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Subscribe to our channel for the latest films and live broadcasts about the natural world http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum