By Sheetal Kumari | February 19, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of animals that defy norms by giving birth through their mouths. Nature’s wonders never cease to amaze!
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Male Darwin’s frogs carry fertilised eggs in their vocal sacs, eventually releasing fully developed froglets through their mouths.
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These fish protect their eggs by carrying them in their mouths, releasing fry once they hatch and are ready to swim.
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Male giant gouramis incubate eggs in their mouths, providing a safe haven until the fry are ready to explore their watery home.
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Male sea catfish carry fertilised eggs in their mouths until they hatch, ensuring their offspring’s safety in the deep sea.
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Male cardinalfish mouthbrood their eggs, ensuring they develop safely in their mouths before releasing the tiny fry into the water.
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Jawfish are devoted parents, holding their eggs in their mouths to protect them until they hatch into tiny fish.
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This species uniquely mouthbroods its eggs, with males nurturing the eggs until they hatch into free-swimming fry.
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Male seahorses use specialised pouches for birthing, but some relatives release young through their mouths in a stunning display.
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