What Male Puffer Fish Do To Attract A Mate Almost Defies Belief

When it comes to courtship, animals of all species have many elaborate practices. From intricate dances, to battles for dominance, male animals will do many elaborate things to attract a mate. But puffer fish do something that is so incredible it has to be seen to be believed.

This clip from BBC Earth Life Story follows a male pufferfish and his efforts to grab a female’s attention. What he creates something that almost defies belief.