Until death do us part: can animals love forever?
Most romantic relationships between people are monogamous. However, this is not uncommon in the animal kingdom. Family structure is a key characteristic of monogamy. This is not the same as sexual monogamy, but the two concepts are often related.
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According to the National Science Foundation (a US government organization that studies non-medical sciences), only 3-5% of mammal species on the planet are currently known to practice monogamy in the short or long term. Representatives of some species form unions only when breeding offspring. Others have other partners who may never “divorce” their “chosen one.” However, some animals form pairs for life and never separate.
Tenaga monkeys are hairy macaques that mate for life. Sexual dimorphism (subtle physiological differences between males and females) contributes to greater gender equality in these animals.
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the question of choice is the basis of all human life. We cannot always decide who our friends will be, how we will work and who we will be.
Swans – in fact, many of them live with one partner, but are dating someone on the side. However, some swans are “very loyal.”
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Termites – Often in insects, the queen-priestess meets with many partners, but not all colonies are built according to this principle. There are several species of termites: solitary “termite queens” and solitary “termite kings” pair up and build a nest for life.
Finally, there are cockroaches. Keep this in mind the next time you talk about these insects with disgust. Cockroaches can be more devoted to their partners than many friends.
