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Feb 14, 2023 · From dancing bower birds to cuttlefish that change colour to find a mate, animals will go to great lengths to find love in the natural world. ...more.
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- BBC Earth
Feb 15, 2019 · Humans just love seeing animals demonstrate love: cuddly chimps grooming each other, say, or penguin pairs carefully passing their egg in the driving snow. Viral videos of cows joining dog...
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- Vanderbilt University
- French Angelfish
- Prairie Vole
- Goose
- Fox
- Albatross
- River Otter
- Barn Owl
- Trumpeter Swan
- Lovebird
- Mourning Dove Or Turtle Dove
Remarkable for their yellow-edged scales, French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) which are a popular food item in parts of the world, have noticeably flat bodies which enable them to evade predators, nimbly darting into crevices in coral reefs. They spend their youth manning cleaning stations where they tend to clientele such as grunts, jacks, morays,...
Although most rodents are polygamous, prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) are monogamous. They are animals that mate for life, and they won’t “remarry” if their mate dies. They are also excellent parents who share nest-building, child-rearing, and feeding responsibilities. Prairie voles live in dry, grassy plains and abandoned farm fields. They bu...
Animals in love will go to great lengths to protect their mates. This is exemplified by geese, who are fiercely protective of their mates. They will put themselves in danger to protect each other, and a devoted goose will stand guard over an injured mate until it recovers or dies. Adult males protect their nests and help raise their young. It is co...
Like wolves and coyotes, foxes are animals that mate for life. One of nature’s love birds, these animals (Vulpes vulpes) share close family bonds. Red and gray foxesare monogamous, and they build family groups that included the parents, their kits, and young, single vixens who help with the babysitting duties. In cases where the male has mated with...
Many birds mate for life, but albatrosses(Diomedeidae) are true love birds. Males don’t only perform courtship rituals when they want to mate, but they will continue “wooing” their mates with preening, bowing, and dancing moves. These romantic animals grow up learning to express love by learning elaborate dance moves. Later, they use these same cou...
Scientists are divided as to whether river otters (Lontra canadensis) mate for life. They are not polygamous like their sea ottercousins, but they may have more than one mate in their lifetime. What is known is that they are deeply affectionate with their mates and offspring. River otters can be seen holding handsas they float. They often let their...
Barn owls (Tyto alba) express love with their deep devotion to their mates. These birds mate for lifeand take excellent care of each other. Female barn owls watch over the nest and babies while the male hunts for food. If the male is injured, however, the female will hunt and provide food for him until he recovers. Barn owls are the most widespread...
Swans (Cygnus cygnus) have long symbolized love and romance. Swans mate for life and raise baby swans, known as cygnets, every year. If a swan loses his or her mate, the swan will spend a long time in mourning. Many choose to live alone rather than get a new mate. These animals in love share a beautiful courtship ritual that involves arching their ...
These small, colorful parrots get their name from their sweet nature and faithfulness. They form strong, lifelong bonds with their partners. Their affectionate nature has made these love birds a popular pet. Lovebirds are not a distinct species. The name refers to several species of the Agapornis family. How loving and faithful are they? Loneliness...
This lovely, graceful bird (Zenaida macroura) has long been a symbol of friendship and love. In Roman mythology, the goddess Fides, who represented faithfulness, was often depicted holding a turtle dove. In Greek mythology, these birds pull the chariot of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Their faithfulness even inspired Shakespeare, who often used t...
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- October 10, 1988
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Birds do it, bees do it, even barn owls and tawny owls do it... time to fall in love with this compilation of animal courtship taken from watching wildlife a...
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- Robert E Fuller
Feb 14, 2023 · Explore how scientists define and measure love in humans and animals, and whether animals experience passionate or companionate love. Learn about the examples, evidence and challenges of studying animal love, and why it matters for conservation.
Love is a complex and powerful emotion, but can animals feel it too? Explore the scientific evidence and the ethical implications of animal love in this article from BBC Science Focus Magazine.
Feb 24, 2014 · Whether animals can experience romantic love is unknown. But there is some evidence that they are capable of experiencing the same range of emotions as we can. The brains of many mammals are ...
