- The latin for sea horses is hippopuamus which means horse caterpillar. - Sea horse are fish. They live in water and breathe through gills and have a swim bladder. - Sea horses have a horse like head, monkey like tail and kangaroo like pouch. - Sea horses are masters of camoflage. They can change colour and grow skin to blend in with their surroundings. - Most sea horses are very different from other fish but they belong to the same group as tuna and Salmon. - Captive sea horses are trained to eat frozen foods. - There are two types of sea horses. |