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"Copulation: A Fascinating Display of Animal Mating Rituals Across the Globe" From the majestic Red Deer in Jaegersborg, Copenhagen

Background imageCopulation Collection: Woman in a negligee, cigar label (chromolitho)

Woman in a negligee, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154146 Woman in a negligee, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a negligee, cigar label)

Background imageCopulation Collection: Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology (colour litho)

Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology (colour litho)
7150470 Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology (colour litho) by Aublet, Albert (1851-c.1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology)

Background imageCopulation Collection: Leda and the swan (oil on canvas)

Leda and the swan (oil on canvas)
YOU4419171 Leda and the swan (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: Leda, in Greek mythology)

Background imageCopulation Collection: Leda and the Swan, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)

Leda and the Swan, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)
ALG279346 Leda and the Swan, c.1570 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 162x218 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageCopulation Collection: Pair of Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) mating, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) mating, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageCopulation Collection: Chamois mating 01, S-E Arndt

Chamois mating 01, S-E Arndt
Chamois - pair mating - Italien Date: 16-Oct-18

Background imageCopulation Collection: Pair of Leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) mating, Karoo, South Africa

Pair of Leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) mating, Karoo, South Africa

Background imageCopulation Collection: Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right

Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right, is fertilising the female using its fertilising tentacle. Indian ocean, Maldives

Background imageCopulation Collection: Leda (colour litho)

Leda (colour litho)
2802030 Leda (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda. Illustration for Le Livre D Amour (Boulanger, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCopulation Collection: Leda and the Swan, c. 1512-13 (panel)

Leda and the Swan, c. 1512-13 (panel)
ALI288915 Leda and the Swan, c.1512-13 (panel) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Background imageCopulation Collection: Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (coloured photo)

Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (coloured photo)
978039 Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (The Swan)

Background imageCopulation Collection: Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) pair mating, on rocks on beach. Hailuoto, Finland. May

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) pair mating, on rocks on beach. Hailuoto, Finland. May

Background imageCopulation Collection: Azure / common coenagrion damselflies (Coenagrion puella) pair mating, Meeth Quarry

Azure / common coenagrion damselflies (Coenagrion puella) pair mating, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK. July

Background imageCopulation Collection: Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) landing on mating pair of Galapagos giant tortoise

Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) landing on mating pair of Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburgh) Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageCopulation Collection: Small emerald spreadwing (Lestes virens) pair mating. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Small emerald spreadwing (Lestes virens) pair mating. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imageCopulation Collection: Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) pair mating on stem. Brasschaat, Belgium

Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) pair mating on stem. Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Background imageCopulation Collection: Pair of Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) spawning orange eggs on the

Pair of Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) spawning orange eggs on the rock beneath their Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) home on a coral reef

Background imageCopulation Collection: Common toad (Bufo bufo) pair in amplexus, Deeside, Scotland April

Common toad (Bufo bufo) pair in amplexus, Deeside, Scotland April

Background imageCopulation Collection: Iolas blue butterfly (Iolana iolas) pair mating on flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso

Iolas blue butterfly (Iolana iolas) pair mating on flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Background imageCopulation Collection: Yellow-flecked glassfrogs (Sachatamia albomaculata) mating pair, Osa Peninsula, Costa

Yellow-flecked glassfrogs (Sachatamia albomaculata) mating pair, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Background imageCopulation Collection: Veragua cross-banded treefrogs (Smilisca sordida) mating pair at night, Osa Peninsula

Veragua cross-banded treefrogs (Smilisca sordida) mating pair at night, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Background imageCopulation Collection: Mating pair of Azure damselflies (Coenagrion puella) on Plantain (Plantago sp) Lagadin region

Mating pair of Azure damselflies (Coenagrion puella) on Plantain (Plantago sp) Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageCopulation Collection: Alpine grasshopper (Miramella alpina) pair mating on a thistle, Triglav National Park

Alpine grasshopper (Miramella alpina) pair mating on a thistle, Triglav National Park, Slovenia, August 2009

Background imageCopulation Collection: Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Background imageCopulation Collection: Nine-spotted moth (Amata / Syntomis phegea) pair mating, San Marino, May 2009

Nine-spotted moth (Amata / Syntomis phegea) pair mating, San Marino, May 2009

Background imageCopulation Collection: Balkan fritillary butterflies (Boloria graeca) mating, Djerdap National Park, Serbia

Balkan fritillary butterflies (Boloria graeca) mating, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Background imageCopulation Collection: White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair before mating at nest site on old chimney, Rusne

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair before mating at nest site on old chimney, Rusne, Nemunas Regional Park, Lithuania, June 2009

Background imageCopulation Collection: Lycaenid butterflies mating, Mount Cheget, Caucasus, Russia, June 2008

Lycaenid butterflies mating, Mount Cheget, Caucasus, Russia, June 2008

Background imageCopulation Collection: Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair at night, performing their courtship

Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) pair at night, performing their courtship dance during the mating season, with street lights reflected in the water. The Netherlands.April 2014

Background imageCopulation Collection: Silver-studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) pair mating, resting on a Pyrimidal orchid

Silver-studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) pair mating, resting on a Pyrimidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Gwithian Towans, Cornwall, UK, July

Background imageCopulation Collection: Pair of Common toads (Bufo bufo) in amplexus underwater, Belgium, March

Pair of Common toads (Bufo bufo) in amplexus underwater, Belgium, March

Background imageCopulation Collection: Figure of copulating man and woman from the Torres Straits islands

Figure of copulating man and woman from the Torres Straits islands off of the south coast of New Guinea, which was used in love magic, from the British Museums collection

Background imageCopulation Collection: Asian elephants -Elephas maximus- from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage mating in the Maha Oya

Asian elephants -Elephas maximus- from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage mating in the Maha Oya river, Pinnawala, Sri Lanka

Background imageCopulation Collection: Flamingos -Phoenicopteridae-, mating, Camargue, Southern France, France

Flamingos -Phoenicopteridae-, mating, Camargue, Southern France, France

Background imageCopulation Collection: Toad migration, Common toads -Bufo bufo-

Toad migration, Common toads -Bufo bufo-

Background imageCopulation Collection: Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, couple mating, Copenhagen, Denmark

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, couple mating, Copenhagen, Denmark



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"Copulation: A Fascinating Display of Animal Mating Rituals Across the Globe" From the majestic Red Deer in Jaegersborg, Copenhagen, Denmark to the enchanting Mandarin ducks at Shanghai Zoo, China, a natural phenomenon that occurs in various species. Whether it's the captivating mating rituals of Marginated Tortoises or the intricate dance of Nudibranchs, these creatures showcase their primal instincts. In Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Moor Frogs gather by the Middle Elbe to engage in an elaborate courtship ritual before copulating. Meanwhile, Black-necked stilts perform a mesmerizing post-copulatory display after their union. At Knepp estate in Sussex, White storks mate on their nest against a breathtaking sunset backdrop. However, not all encounters end harmoniously. The European praying mantis female devours her partner after mating—a stark reminder that nature can be both beautiful and brutal. In Pont Du Gau's lagoon within Camargue region lies another spectacle as Greater flamingos come together for an elegant mating session. Even birds like Common goldeneyes from Southern Norway participate in elaborate displays to attract mates. Their vibrant plumage and intricate movements create a stunning visual experience for observers. Beyond animals' realm lies Leda of "Naples Uffizi" type sculpture dating back to 1st/2nd century AD—an artistic representation of human copulation captured forever in marble. Whether it's bed bugs under SEM or creatures found across continents engaging in intimate acts—copulation serves as a testament to life's perpetuation and diversity across our planet.