Although penguins are typically monogamous, some females will occasionally stray from their steady relationships in favor of prostitution, accepting payment in the form of rocks that they can use to build nests. As the above clip shows, the cost of such transactions can reach as high as 62 stones from a single suitor for a one night stand.
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Mabel the hen (a family pet on a British farm) has started roosting over a litter of puppies whenever their real mother goes outside.
[The Daily Mail], photo by Anita Maric/Newsteam.co.uk
Although chimpanzees are usually quite vocal and active, when a deceased member of a sanctuary in Cameroon was recently laid to rest, her peers stood on and watched silently.
[Telegraph] via [Monkeys in the News], photo by Monica Szczupider
While many birds appear faithful to their valentines, partners in some species often engage in “extramarital” sexual affairs. In the case of snowy plovers, females will often abandon their initial mates to rear their young while moving on to new bachelors, but it is suggested that some males prevent this two-timing by losing weight and appearing unfit to effectively raise their offspring.
[National Geographic], [photo]
Humans aren’t the only species known for having long-standing romantic relationships – many other animals also mate for life, such as bald eagle couples who share the responsibilities of nesting and raising their young.
[Treehugger], [photo]
