Seahorse Prepares To Give Birth, 4 Seconds Later Stunning Phenomenon Takes Shape

The natural world is a weird and wonderful place, with animals going about their business for millennia without worrying about the watchful eyes of human beings. Still, this doesn't mean that we aren't watching or that, when we see it unfold, it's not utterly amazing. 

Take the humble seahorse. A silly-looking creature that populates the shallows of the ocean and coral reefs across the globe. Seahorses come in amazing colors and varieties, but even the flashiest of these creatures don't really look like much.