Male seahorses give birth through a unique reproductive process. The female transfers her eggs into the male’s specialized brood pouch, where he fertilizes them internally. The male then carries the developing embryos, providing oxygen and nutrients, for about 10 to 45 days, depending on the species. When the embryos are fully developed, the male undergoes muscular contractions to expel the tiny, fully formed seahorses into the water. This process can take minutes to hours, with some males givin

Male seahorses possess the remarkable ability to give birth to thousands of babies at once. Learn more: http://on.natgeo.com/1QUf8KC | National Geographic

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