The Pufferfish
Clip: Episode 1 | 4m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
Off the coast of Japan, the white-spotted pufferfish is at work creating a masterpiece.
Off the coast of Japan, the white-spotted pufferfish is at work creating a masterpiece. This three-inch long pufferfish is a male who is trying to attract a mate. He constantly shovels sand into a circle with intricate details. Then he decorates the pattern with shells. If a female approves, they will mate, and the circle will become a nest for the developing eggs.
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The Pufferfish
Clip: Episode 1 | 4m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
Off the coast of Japan, the white-spotted pufferfish is at work creating a masterpiece. This three-inch long pufferfish is a male who is trying to attract a mate. He constantly shovels sand into a circle with intricate details. Then he decorates the pattern with shells. If a female approves, they will mate, and the circle will become a nest for the developing eggs.
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