10 Animals That Mate For Life

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Macaroni penguins are the most devoted bird couples; when reunited, they dance. While fathers raise chicks, mothers hunt.

#1 Macaroni penguin

Sandhill cranes communicate with one another using "unison calling." Males answer with a single squawk, whereas females squawk twice. 

#2 Sandhill crane

Seahorses flirt by dancing and twirling their tails. Male seahorses give birth, while females compete for mates and become jealous.

#3 Seahorse

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#4 Gray wolf

The alpha male and female are a power couple in a grey wolf pack; the group's hierarchy is dependent on them. They only reproduce once a year.

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#5 Barn owl

Barn owls have their own love language. Males "flirt" by handing out dead mice and shrieking, while females reply by croaking if they are interested.

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Shingleback skinks mate with the same female every mating season. Partnerships persist for more than 20 years and they walk closely together.

#6 Shingleback skink

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#7 Bald eagle

Each breeding season, eagles return to the same partner. Males assist in the incubation of eggs and the feeding of offspring.

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#8 Gibbon

Some little apes experience relationships that include breakups and "remarriage." Couples that stay together groom and nurture their children equally.

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Vultures have a romantic side despite their bleak reputation. During courting, males circle and chase females. Couples spend the entire year together.

#9 Black vulture

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#10 Beavers

Beavers are lifelong companions. According to a study, European beavers are devoted. North American beavers partner up, but they also "see other people."

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