SOME SPECIES HAVE ALL THE LUCK :

Seahorse Fathers Take Reins in Childbirth (Stentor Danielson, June 14, 2002, National Geographic News)

It's true that male seahorses never play catch with their children or help them with their homework. But they do outdo human dads on one count: Male seahorses undergo pregnancy and give birth to their sons and daughters.

The lucky stiffs probably get to stay home and eat bon-bons and watch tv while their wives go to work.

Happy Fathers' Day to those of you for whom it's applicable.

Posted by Orrin Judd at June 16, 2002 12:33 PM