It’s
so touching to see a couple stick together over the years, through good times
and poor.
There
are certain characteristics that one must possess to be able to hold another
person near in order to have anything like that in one's life.
People
look for three qualities in a person: trust, patience, and communication.
But,
hey, we have the right to do so and will if we so choose. But have you ever
considered the relationship between animals and their long-term companions?
Fidelity
is not a trait that all species possess. According to the World Wildlife
Foundation (WWF), about 5% of all mammal species and 90% of bird species are
monogamous, meaning they select a partner and stay with them through good times
and bad.
1.
Lovebirds
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Lovebirds,
as their name implies, are highly affectionate animals. They, on the other
hand, dislike spreading the love: These colorful birds, according to
Smithsonian, mate for life after reaching sexual maturity at about 10 months of
age.
2.
Albatross
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The
albatross is another species that is known for being monogamous. These world
travelers marry for life and are extremely devoted to their partners. Spend
some quality time with an albatross to see what true dedication is like.
3.
Gibbons
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Gibbons
are a group of primates that includes 19 different species. All 19 of these
animals, however, have one thing in common: they all mate for life. These small
apes "pair up for life and form a family that stays together until the
offspring grow up and leave home," according to the WWF. It's almost as if
fully grown adults leave home after they've established themselves as
self-sufficient adults!
4.
Barn Owls
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Barn
owls are extremely loyal animals. If these adorable birds find their mate,
they're set for life, according to the National Wildlife Refuge System in
Willapa, Washington. While the female barn owl looks after the nest, the male
"brings food to the female and chicks."
5 .Beavers
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Do
you want to be a great partner? Act as if you're a beaver. These rodents mate
for life, according to PBS's Nature Works, and only seek out new mates if and
when the first dies. Until death do us part, that is!
6.
Gray wolves
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The
alpha male and his mate, with whom he stays for life, lead wolf packs in a
strict social hierarchy.
7.
Seahorses
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Monogamy
isn't just about land animals. The seahorse is one of many marine creatures
that mate for life, according to the US Fish & Wildlife Service. And here's
a fun fact: the male in these monogamous couples is the one who gives birth to
the children.
8.
Bald Eagles
The
bald eagle is another bird species that mates for life. This national bird uses
nest-building to strengthen its relationship with its partner, according to the
National Audubon Society. The organization says, "The couple continually
adds to the structure, so that after several seasons it assumes gargantuan
proportions and serves as a sign of their fidelity."
9.
Macaroni penguins
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Ouachée
The
majority of macaroni penguin breeding pairs are monogamous. When they see each
other, they put on a "ecstatic display," according to researchers.
The male stays with the chicks until their eggs hatch, while the female goes on
a food search.
10.
Sandhill cranes
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This
is another species of bird that has been observed to form bonds between
couples. They sometimes use a technique known as "unison calling."
11.
Geese
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Geese
are really serious about their intimate relationships. Take, for example, the
Canada goose: This water bird is so loyal to its partner, according to Citizens
for the Preservation of Wildlife, Inc. (CPW), that it would "place itself
in danger" to protect them. When one of the members of a mated pair is
hurt, the other will protect them before they recover or die.
12.
Prairie Voles
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One
relationship book is titled Make Love like a Prairie Vole for a reason. These
tiny rodents are snuggling champions. While oxytocin (the "love
hormone") is a part of their key to marital bliss, prairie vole partners
often collaborate on things like building their nests, raising their babies,
and more throughout their lives.
13.
Elephants
Though
elephants do not have life partners, the elephant family sets a high bar for
maternal loyalty. Male elephants live alone, while female elephants live in
large family groups, either with their own offspring or with other female
relatives and their young. Elephant herds devote a lot of their time and
resources to raising and defending their calves.
14.
Crows
Crows
search for the one unique bird with whom they can spend their lives, and some
lucky crow couples have been together for decades. Babies spend about seven
years with their parents, and older birds in the family assist the parents with
childcare. Crow families often collaborate to create their nests, but the males
are wise enough to leave the final decision to the females.
15.
Coyotes
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Coyotes
are one of the most loyal animals on the planet. The findings of a coyote
fidelity analysis were published in National Geographic, concluding that
"these canine relatives are faithful to their mates and never stray."
Never in a million years... These candies are loyal in good times and bad.”
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