In a warm seagrass meadow near the Philippines, a small seahorse named Mina is determined to be the fastest swimmer in the ocean. There’s just one problem … seahorses are some of the slowest swimmers around. When the water shifts and Mina must rely on her unique strengths, she discovers the power of trusting herself and learns that steady can be strong.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they drift, wiggle, and learn about seahorses in this story-driven episode grounded in real animal science and big-hearted lessons about confidence, identity, and caring for the ocean.

Kids will discover:

· Why seahorses swim upright and move so slowly

· What a prehensile tail is and how it helps them hold on

· How seahorse parents care for their babies

· How seahorses camouflage to stay safe

· Why they need healthy seagrass habitats

Keep exploring:

· Download a seahorse coloring sheet

· Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod

· Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com

· Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

· Seahorse facts! (National Geographic Kids)

· 10 fun seahorse facts to discover (Sea Life London Aquarium)

· This heartbreaking photo reveals a troubling reality (National Geographic)