Symbols of love and fidelity: 15 animals that form a couple once and for life (16 photos)

The search for the one or the same, love for life in sorrow and joy - these are the ideals of romantic love that are completely incomprehensible to most representatives of the animal world. There are different types of relationships between the sexes among animals, but monogamy is quite rare.





We have collected several animals that may well be considered symbols of fidelity and love to the grave. So next time you can put not only swans on your wedding card, but also, for example... a couple of beavers.

Beavers



The beaver prefers to live with its chosen partner all its life. If for some reason he turns out to be a widower, there is a high chance that he will not look for a new betrothed.

Penguins





Penguins are responsible for finding a mate and starting a family. These birds remain faithful to their chosen partner all their lives. The male and female care for the offspring equally.

Barn owls



When a male and female barn owl form a pair, they do not separate even after their babies have grown up and fluttered out of the nest. A pair of barn owls continue to live together throughout their lives.

Storks



Storks create monogamous pairs, but they cannot be called “lovebirds”. For example, storks prefer to “take a break” from each other, flying away separately for the winter.

Gray crows



Gray crows also form monogamous unions for life and carefully take care of their chosen ones.

Wolves



Wolves are a famous example of loyalty among animals. They mate for life, and only death can separate them.

Swans



Swans are traditionally considered symbols of eternal love. And indeed, these birds mate for life. If the swan's partner dies, he will cry pitifully for several months, mourning the loss.

Black vulture



These unsightly carrion birds also prefer monogamous relationships. A pair of black vultures, creating a family, plan to live with each other until death.

Antelope dik-dik



Couples of these charming antelopes remain faithful to each other throughout their lives and are distinguished by incredible care towards their chosen ones.

prairie vole



The word “loyalty” is usually unknown to rodents. But prairie voles are an exceptional case. They choose a companion for life and invest equally in caring for their offspring.

Gibbons



Unlike other monkeys, gibbons do not live in packs, but prefer to form families. Gibbons are considered monogamous animals, but they also experience betrayal of regular partners, leaving the family, and other domestic conflicts.

Lovebirds



It would be an insult not to include lovebirds on this list. The devotion of these birds is already stated in their name.

Albatross



Albatrosses are incredibly responsible when choosing a partner. Finding a suitable partner can take several years. Of course, for these birds this is the choice of a mate for life.

Geese



Geese are monogamous birds and remain faithful to their partners. Geese even in wintering areas stay together with their chosen ones.

Pigeons



Pigeons are also monogamous. The male and female prefer to take care of the offspring together and take turns incubating the eggs.