In Seahorse families, Dads do the Birthing

๐Ÿดโœจ Male Seahorses Give Birth! Yes, Really. ๐Ÿคฏ

Unlike almost every other species, male seahorses are the ones that carry and deliver babies! ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ 

Females deposit eggs into a pouch on the maleโ€™s belly, where he fertilizes and nurtures them. After 2-4 weeks, he goes through contractions and gives birth to up to 2,000 tiny seahorses! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Nature said, “Your turn, guys.” ๐Ÿ˜‚