This jawfish is a more dedicated parent than any human will ever be

This fish will gestate its babies in its mouth. He doesn’t eat while they’re developing. Would you do that for your babies? I thought not.

This fish will gestate its babies in its mouth. He doesn’t eat while they’re developing. Would you do that for your babies?

Photo by Jim Chambers.

I thought not.

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