Making love, like animals
February 15th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
When it comes to courtship, mankind has nothing on the animal kingdom.
The evolutionary imperative of finding a suitable mate has produced a staggering array of rituals, from black grouse booty-shaking to mosquito duets and gender-bending octopi camouflage. It’s a rare animal that doesn’t seek romantic attention in a funky way.
Some of these rituals are designed to convey reproductive fitness. Others are meant to trick reluctant mates into a one-night stand. And — hermaphrodites withstanding — it’s nearly always the males who try to catch the attention of ladies.
Maybe animals and humans aren’t so different after all.
Click here for a thoroughly enjoyable (and for us men, slightly educative) viewing experience. Highly recommended.
