Seahorses
How did seahorses evolve to let the males give birth?
4.7 (30)
33 mins
Explore the unusual world of seahorses, where fathers give birth, partners dance daily, and evolution rewrote the rules of reproduction. Discover how sound, loyalty, and unique immune changes helped shape their survival.
Ep 1:
The Secret Sounds of Seahorses
Dive into the clicking language of seahorses, where both sexes 'talk' in synchronized courtship codes—and discover the strange paradox of creatures that sing but barely hear their own songs.
Ep 2:
When Fathers Carry Life
Explore the astonishing world of male seahorse pregnancy, from immune systems that switch off to reject nothing, to the reproductive fragility that puts entire populations at risk.
Discussions (20)
Richard
Level 5 · 9 mo agoLadich is right to doubt echolocation. Their primitive hearing simply cannot support such sophisticated sensing.
Sophie
Level 8 · 9 mo agoSeahorse dads carrying babies is the energy I need in my house. My husband complains when he has to hold my purse! Showing him this episode so he knows he has absolutely no excuse next time.
Clifford
Level 3 · 9 mo agoThat female seahorse having two boyfriends is wild. she wouldn't even look at a 5'7 guy tho
