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

By Sarah Laskow

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.

Sarah Laskow is a reporter based in New York City who covers environment, energy, and sustainability issues, among other things. Follow her on Twitter.

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