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House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) pair bonding
House Finch (Carpodacus Mexicanus) pair bonding

White Stork mating pair on their nest Do& xf1;ana Nat... White Stork mating pair on their nest Do& xf1;ana Nat
White Stork mating pair on their nest Do& xf1;ana National Park, Huelva province, Andalusia, Spain White Stork mating pair on their nest Doana National Park, Huelva province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

Illustration of Great slug (Limax maximus) mating hanging intertwined from stem by mucus

Illustration of pair of Black widow spiders (Latrodectus sp. ), larger female and smaller male
Illustration of pair of Black widow spiders (Latrodectus sp.), larger female and smaller male, hanging upside down from a spider web in courtship ritual

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King Penguin chick at colony with mating pair in the background. Date:

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Convergent Lady Beetle (Hippodamia convergens) pair copulating, feeding on aphid ~ Buenos aires, Argentina, South America

Two male livyatan whales fighting for the right to mate

Mating stick insects -Phasmatodea spec. - exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest
Mating stick insects -Phasmatodea spec.- exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador

Asiatic Lions -Panthera leo persica-, mating, Gir Forest National Park, Gir Sanctuary, Gujarat, India

Common Toads -Bufo bufo-, mating, male clasping a female, amplexus, Thuringia, Germany

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, hind mounting a stag, Jaegersborg, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Silver-studded Blue Butterflies mating female above with male below on Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) July Date:

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Essex Skippers paired on grass female above, male below July Date:

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Southern Elephant Seal - bull mating with female after a successful fight (Mirounga leonina) Date:

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Green Milkweed Locusts / African Bush Grasshopper - mating (Phymateus viridipes) Date:

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Lions - mating (Panthera leo) Date:

Meerkat mating on rock at Taronga zoo

Common toads breeding C017 / 7176
Common toads (Bufo bufo) breeding. This mating position is called amplexus. The male has climbed onto the females back. He will grasp the female for several days until she is ready to ovulate

Slugs mating. Netted or grey field slugs (Deroceras reticulatum) mating on a leaf. Slugs are hermaphrodites and sexual reproduction involves the mutual exchange of sperm

African lion in oestrus. Male African lion (Panthera leo) sniffing the rear end of a female to see if she is in oestrus and ready to mate

Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta in courtship and mating Cley Norfolk May

Moose - Bull sniffing the air during the fall mating season. Most likely trying to locate a receptive cow moose. MM292
TOM-1971 Moose - Bull sniffing the air during the fall mating season. Most likely trying to locate a receptive cow moose Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Lion and lioness mating
Lion (Panthera leo) and lioness mating. Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Tanzania

Pelecanimimus dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Pelecanimimus dinosaurs mating. This ornithomimosaur (ostrich-like dinosaur) lived around 120 million years ago

Mating Mandarinfish, Syhchiropus splendidus, Micronesia, Palau

Domestic Sheep, ewes, close-up of rumps with colour mark from raddle, to indicate they have mated with ram, Cumbria, England, winter

Mute Swan - pair courtship displaying on lake - Hessen - Germany
USH-4794 Mute Swan - pair courtship displaying on lake Hessen - Germany Cygnus olor Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Gentoo Penguin Pygoscelis papua mating Half Moon Island Antarctica

Gentoo Penguins Pygoscelis papua Half Moon Island Antarctica

Red-necked Phalaropes mating Shetland June

Ruff mating at a lek Finland May

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Dolphin Gull Larus scoresbii adults mating Beagle Channel Argentina November

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Dolphin Gull Larus scoresbii adults in courtship Beagle Channel Argentina November

Kittiwake Risa tridactyla pair mating Inner Farne farne Islands Northumberland summer

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Wildlife, Birds, Single, Close up of a Blue footed Booby performing the sky pointing ritual on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador

Couch's Spadefoots - Mating - Arizona - USA
CAN-3626 Couch's Spadefoots - Mating Arizona - USA Scaphiopus couchii John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Orchid dupe wasp - male lured by a false wasp-mating scent from an orchid (Cryptostylis subulata), mates with it
AUS-437 Orchid dupe wasp - male lured by a false wasp-mating scent from an orchid (Cryptostylis subulata), mates with it. Australia Lissopimpla excelsa Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Pacific manta rays over reef in possible mating behavior. West Maui, Hawaii, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Nile Crocodile - mating courtship
AW-2993 Nile Crocodile - mating courtship Zululand Crocodylus niloticus Adrian Warren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Kangaroo Island Western Grey Kangaroo - Mating, Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia JPF40712
JPF-14311 Western Grey Kangaroo - Mating Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia Macropus fuliginosus fuliginosus Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal

Reticulated Giraffe - mating
FL-2083 Reticulated Giraffe - mating Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

New Zealand Flatworms - mating pair Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s Up to 20 cm in length Now common
SPH-3426 New Zealand Flatworms - mating pair Arthurdendyus triangulatus Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s Up to 20 cm in length

Komodo Dragon - pair mating
DOW-107 Komodo DRAGONS - Mating pair Varanus komodoensis Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rabbits - Mating behaviour
WAT-11035 Rabbits - Mating behaviour Oryctolagus cuniculus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eurasian Lynx - Pair mating in snow Neuschonau Animal Park, Bavarian Forest, Germany
VG-1024 Eurasian Lynx - Pair mating in snow Neuschonau Animal Park, Bavarian Forest, Germany Lynx lynx Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Boehm's / Grant's Zebra - pair mating. Maasai Mara National Park - Kenya - Africa
LA-2153 Boehm's / Grant's Zebra - pair mating Maasai Mara National Park - Kenya - Africa Equus burchelli boehmi Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

African / Cape Buffalo - pair mating
LA-1527 African / Cape Buffalo - pair mating Syncerus caffer Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dogs - mating
JD-11085 Dogs - mating John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

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"Mating: A Fascinating Display of Love and Survival in the Animal Kingdom" In the vast realm of nature, creatures big and small engage in a primal dance known as mating. From the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs to the delicate tree frogs of Costa Rica, this instinctual act is essential for their species' survival. Deep within Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa's Kalahari region, a majestic lion pair comes together in an intimate moment. Their powerful bond symbolizes strength and unity amidst the harsh African wilderness. Meanwhile, on Suffolk's green pastures, Suffolk Punch Horses gracefully intertwine their bodies during mating rituals. These gentle giants exemplify grace and elegance as they perpetuate their lineage. High up in the treetops of Tangkoko Nature Reserve in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Celebes Crested Macaques express their desires through passionate encounters. Their vibrant personalities shine through as they navigate love among lush foliage. Underneath New Jersey's Reeds Beach sunsets, horseshoe crabs partake in a unique courtship ritual involving "love darts. " This intricate display showcases not only affection but also evolutionary strategies that have allowed them to thrive across tropical shores worldwide. Even microscopic organisms like Schistosoma spp. , commonly known as blood flukes, engage in complex reproductive processes within human hosts. Though unseen by our eyes, these tiny creatures remind us that life finds a way even under challenging circumstances. From Alaska's rugged landscapes to Anchorage's serene forests, moose nuzzle each other tenderly during mating season. In this quiet exchange between male and female moose lies an unspoken language of affection and connection. Amidst all these diverse examples lies one common thread - love knows no boundaries when it comes to reproduction.