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Male seahorses are the only species where males get pregnant and can give birth to 2,000 babies at once
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Animal OdditiesMar 26, 2026

Male seahorses are the only species where males get pregnant and can give birth to 2,000 babies at once

Dad seahorses get pregnant and pop out thousands of babies. Females deposit eggs into male pouches for fertilization. Males carry babies for 45 days then birth. They can release 2,000 tiny seahorses simultaneously. Only species with pregnant fathers.

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