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Some female cichlid fish perform an extraordinary act of motherhood by carrying their eggs and young for around two weeks in their mouths. The juvenile fish and fish-in-waiting are so shielded from predators from the outside world.

Scientists discovered that the Central African fish found in Lake Tanganyika ends up eating some of its offspring to protect itself

Some female cichlids counter the stress of protecting their offspring by munching on them, study suggests

Some African cichlid fish raise their young in their mouths—and snack on them. Now, scientists may have figured out the reason.

Some female cichlid fish keep their offspring in their mouth for protection, but they commonly eat up to half of their brood

Some African cichlid fish raise their young in their mouths—and snack on them. Now, scientists may have figured out the reason.