Seahorse

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Film summary

Seahorses are terrible swimmers. Discover how this has influenced the way they look, what they eat and how they defend themselves.

Key facts

• Seahorses are a type of bony fish with a thin skin instead of scales.
• Seahorses use their snouts to feed on small shrimp and plankton.
• Seahorses swim upright using three fins, and use their tail to anchor themselves to sea grass and coral.
• Seahorses are among the only species in the world where the males give birth to the young.