What creature glides through the ocean with a tail like a monkey and a head like a horse? The seahorse, of course! Seahorses are very unique with their long noses, upright bodies, and curling tails. So….what exactly is a seahorse? Discover God's incredible designs in these one-of-a-kind creatures of the sea.

Here’s our trail map:

1. What Exactly Is a Seahorse?
2. How Is a Seahorse Like a Vacuum Cleaner?
3. Why Do Male Seahorses Have Babies?
4. How Does God Prepare Us For Growing Up?

Related Lessons to listen to next:

1. What Is a Shark’s 6th Sense? With Marine Biologist Michael Lane - Lesson 45: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6d415944-5436-4f3c-810f-7ab3cf20591a/
2. How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/

Eryn's Books:

1. The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
2. Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
3. 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

1. Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/
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5. Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
6. Free Seahorse Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-male-seahorses-have-babies/
7. Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“You saw my body as it was formed. All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old.” Psalm 139:16 (NCV)

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

“Teach me to do what you want,

because you are my God.

Let your good Spirit

lead me on level ground.” Psalm 43:10 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

1. Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish. Fish with cartilage instead of bones.
2. Bony Fish: The largest fish category consisting of fish with bony skeletons.
3. Hippocampus: Genus (category) of fish with seahorses.
4. Pivot Feeding: A rapid way a seahorse catches food by quickly snapping their head and sucking in water like a tiny vacuum to pull in prey.
5. Brood Pouch: A special pouch on a male seahorse where the female's eggs are placed. The male incubates the eggs inside the pouch until they are ready to hatch.

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