This takes “becoming one flesh” to a whole other level. This fusion is so complete that there is no sign of separating partitions. While they are born as individual male and female larva, they can mature and continue to live only if they literally fuse themselves together. They live in freshwater fish in Asia and Europe. So flatworms are pretty disgusting, but I had to include them on this list for their uniqueness factor. Parasitic Flatworms (Diplozoon paradoxum) Courtship can be awkward, so the Shingleback chooses to stay with the mate that has already won them over. One pair that was under observation had been together for 27 years. These slow-moving “Sleepy Lizards” are one of the few reptiles that return to the same mate year after year. Shingleback Lizards / Skinks (Tiliqua rugosa) And because it can be hard to find a mate, a pair of angelfish no longer have this concern. The two work together in defending their territory.īoth parents help care for the spawn. Monogamy is rare among fish, but for the French Angelfish, there are many benefits. Interestingly, infidelity is often punished by banishment from the colony. The pair will breed together year after year. If she accepts his advances, they will build a nest together. The Gentoo takes the time to woo his mate, presenting her with a pebble. One of the exceptions to that rule is the Emperor Penguin, who (because of a narrow mating window) takes whichever female is available at the time. Like most penguins, the Gentoo Penguin is monogamous. As an added bonus (for the female), the male is the one that gives birth. So once a male and female find each other, they stick close to each other. It’s hard to find a mate due to the fact that they cannot swim very well, and they have a low population density. Sometimes referred to as “the swingers of the sea” seahorses, in general, are not known for their faithfulness to a mate.īut Australian Seahorses are the exception. Australian Seahorses (Hippocampus whitei) Macaws will show their affection by holding feet, preening each other, and talking to each other.Īnd if they are feeling particularly romantic, they will regurgitate into each other’s mouths. Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao)Īs mentioned at the outset, scarlet macaw are known for living long lives side-by-side with their mate. You read that right, days!Īnd they are able to produce a new litter of their own every 30 days. Females reach sexual maturity at 30 days. These sweet little mice waste no time in finding a mate. Some of them have some pretty special and adorable ways of taking care of their mate. It can also be seen in their distress when a mate passes away.īelow you will find 29 examples of animals that mate for life. This is evident in their excitement when catching a glimpse of their mate after a time apart. There may also be an emotional component.Staying together for life allows the pair to get straight to breeding when the time comes, instead of trying to win over a new mate each year. And after all of his effort, the female may not even be interested. Many species have elaborate mating rituals, where the male spends much time trying to win over a female. So rather than impregnating a female and leaving her to fend for herself, the male will stay and help raise the family. In other cases, having both parents around serves as a protection against predators.And who better to breed with than a partner who is already there, and has proved himself/herself to be a good parent?
By the time the chicks are ready to leave the nest, it’s time for the adults to breed again. The one bird incubates the eggs, while the other goes off in search of food.
Here are some reasons that these animals will mate for life. While the idea of being with the same mate for life sounds romantic, in the animal world it is often done out of convenience. Why Do Some Animals Mate for Life? 4 Factors Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
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