Why and How Father Seahorses Have Pouches: A Simple Explanation for 6-Year-Olds

Did you know that in seahorses, it is the daddy who carries the babies? That's because father seahorses have a special pouch on their belly, kind of like a little baby backpack!

Here is how it works:

• The mommy seahorse lays her eggs and puts them carefully into the daddy's pouch.
• Inside this pouch, the dad keeps the eggs safe and warm, just like a cozy house.
• After some time, the baby seahorses grow inside the pouch until they are ready to swim on their own.
• When the babies are big enough, the daddy seahorse lets them go into the ocean to explore and live their own lives.

This is very special because most animals don’t have dads who carry babies like this! Father seahorses are great dads who help take care of their little ones in a very special way.