CAN ANIMALS BE MONOGAMOUS

There are several animal species that demonstrate an incredible amount of affection and dedication to their spouses, displaying relationships that can endure a lifetime.

A lot of animal species show massive amounts of love and devotion for their spouses and they have relationships that can last a lifetime.

One of the longest-lasting partnerships in the animal kingdom is created by a little, apparently innocuous mouse known as the prairie vole. After his first mating, the male does not leave his sons, defending the nest with great energy. In this case, a pair stays together for the rest of their lives bonding on a pheromone, sharing experiences as they go, and splitting the duties.

Among these are the seahorse, a great example because of its unusual form and great devotion to partner. The seahorse takes an enchanting 10-minute dance to attract a mate in its one to four-year life cycle. Unlike many fish, the male seahorse is responsible for snuggling against the eggs to protect them, something that should have been the female's job. Seahorses particularly commonly die from their grief when the mate dies.

For your whole life, you can rely on your swans – they stay together. They mate and, other than for death which parts them, remain together forever with their 'heart-shaped' kisses like they are in love. If one of them goes, the other will look after the young until they can be brought back together. The enormous elegant necks of these ladies stand for steadfast commitment, while their love is everlasting.

The example of the great engineer, the beaver, is one other instance of the beaver being monogamous. This hard-working group of animals builds dams, defends its territory, and takes care of its young. They can never adapt to the environment to their needs because they depend so unwaveringly on the other to survive and the survival of the young. Another primate species that exhibit monogamy is the gibbon, which is tiny and has long arms. These monkeys live in tight-knit groups, where they share food and shelter and watch out for one another. Despite the dangers posed by habitat loss, the special tie between them allows them to live in their environment. Their loyalty to each other is a monument to the strength of their connection.

Another is the beaver as an example of beaver being monogamous, like the great engineer beaver. This hard-working group of animals also builds dams, defends its territory, and looks after its young. This other primate species, the gibbon, is small (and has long arms), but they can never adapt to the environment to their needs because they depend so strongly on the other in order to survive and the survival of the young. Tight-knit groups of these monkeys share food, and shelter and stick together, even watching out for each other. However, their special tie allows them to stick out in their environment despite the risks of habitat loss being posed. The loyalty they have for each other is a monument to how close they are.

The penguin is an example of one such species that establish long-term partnerships, which form long-term bonds being devoted to nature and a cute waddle. Penguins stay with a mate or, if they aren't too pleased with their spouse, then they go back to where they were born, every summer, to find another one. The thing is: for these guys to be able to distinguish one another's voices is incredible; the bond is that strong.