Tiny handfish babies delight scientists

December 20, 2024 8:41 AM

At just a few millimetres in length, tiny handfish babies delight scientists. They may look a little like popcorn, but these baby red handfish are giving hope for the species' survival.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (8 comments total)

Cute little guys! The eggs look like rubber duckies. Glad they're getting help.
posted by The Ardship of Cambry at 8:47 AM on December 20 [1 favorite]

Just want to send out holiday wishes to you chariot pulled by cassowaries, for all the info you have given us about the crazy biology in your weird country...

So many little critters!
posted by Windopaene at 9:14 AM on December 20 [5 favorites]

aww baby popcorns!
posted by supermedusa at 9:40 AM on December 20

It's coming to the end of the year, so I want to call out chariot pulled by cassowaries at the best MeFite. You consistently show me things I didn't know, and I am grateful for that.
posted by SPrintF at 10:06 AM on December 20 [6 favorites]

Aww! They delight me too!
posted by Horkus at 10:11 AM on December 20

Their little red gloves!
posted by queensissy at 10:27 AM on December 20 [2 favorites]

fish got hands!
posted by Glinn at 10:38 AM on December 20

fishy jazz hands!

Good luck lil' fishies. Yer gonna need it.
posted by BlueHorse at 11:22 AM on December 20