Bob, Crow and others in “The Wonder of Reproduction”

Now, the Creator has given most wild creatures a strong instinct to protect their young, and mother mouthbrooder performs this task in such a remarkable way.

Magic!

Even though she has scooped up all of the eggs into her very large mouth, she will not swallow them. She keeps them in her mouth until they hatch into baby fish.

And will remind those children of her sacrifice for years to come.