This Male Seahorse Gives Birth #animals #seahorse

The Seahorse Pregnancy Process00:00:00

Male seahorses are the only animals where the male becomes pregnant. The female deposits her eggs into a pouch on the male's belly, where he fertilizes them and manages oxygen and salt levels like a life support system until the babies develop.

Birth and Evolutionary Strategy00:00:25

The male goes into labor, releasing dozens or hundreds of tiny seahorses into the ocean. Despite the large numbers, the survival rate is only about 0.5%. This system allows females to recover faster and produce more eggs, increasing reproductive efficiency for the species.