Male seahorses give birth as part of a unique reproductive strategy that sets them apart from most other animals. In seahorse species, it is the male that carries the fertilized eggs! During mating, the female deposits her eggs into a specialized brood pouch on the male’s abdomen. The male then fertilizes the eggs internally and carries them in his pouch, where they are protected and receive oxygen and nutrients until they hatch. This role reversal allows for greater reproductive efficiency, as

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