Hornbills, these birds are socially monogamous, usually only have one mate throughout their lives, much like the prairie vole. The females will close herself up in a nest cavity, sealed with a nest plug, for two months. At his time, she will lay eggs and will be cared for by her mate. The males are willing to work to support himself, his mate and his offspring in order for survival, unlike the emperor penguin, the hornbills do not find new partners each season.

Azara's night monkeys are another spices that proved to be monogamous, entirely monogamous, exhibiting no generic or visual information that could lead to assumption of extra pair copulation. This explained the question why the male owl monkey invested so much time in protecting and raising their won offspring. Actually monogamy often referred to "placing all your eggs in one basket" the male wants to ensure his young survive, and thus pass on his genes.

Swans, needless to say, the iconic signature of love, these birds cannot put a ring on their "finger", but when they find a mate, they are ready to commit. Actually we have already established that birds of a feather like to flock together, but the commitment of the male swan really stands out. In addition to helping their mates built nests, they are one of the only two birds in the Anatidae family that share egg incubation.

Are we learning from all these beautiful-hearted spices the meaning of love and commitment? Yes, I am sure we are.

 

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