Animals that Mate for Life

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m rarely in a good mood on June 4th.  It used to be my wedding anniversary, but now it’s a day that I just want to get through.  Helps if I have to work since I’m too busy to think about anything else.  Keep in mind that I don’t think about missing my ex-wife.  Want to make that clear.  I just start analyzing my life and considering where I made poor choices that brought me to where I am now.  End up fixating on a few other incidents and things I learned that make those even worse.  Just not a fun day without distractions.  I couldn’t even think of a decent animal to showcase.  Tried to gather ‘divorce memes’, but those were fairly mean, especially towards the ex-husband.  Apparently, divorce is still considered freedom for the woman and a reason to laugh at the man for a lot of people out there.  Anyway, I decided to look up animals that mate for life and put up a few of their pictures here.  Seems like a good counter to my mood.  (Note: Humans are not on the list.)

Beaver

Lovebirds

Gray Wolves

Shingleback Lizard

Oldfield Mice

Seahorse

Atlantic Puffin

Sandhill Crane

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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12 Responses to Animals that Mate for Life

  1. noelleg44's avatar noelleg44 says:
    June 4, 2023 at 11:06 am

    Also swans and mourning doves!

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  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    June 4, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing. It’s good to know there is a mate for life living being. You are right; humans aren’t in that class.

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  3. V.M.Sang's avatar V.M.Sang says:
    June 5, 2023 at 4:14 am

    Mute swans, geese, ospreys, lions, some penguins, macaws and pigeons, too. There are others of course,
    Interesting that many are birds.

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  4. coldhandboyack's avatar coldhandboyack says:
    June 5, 2023 at 7:34 am

    I wonder if black widows and praying mantis count. It’s for life as far as the male is concerned. Also various species of anglerfish actually physically absorb the male into the female’s body. (Research from the Lanternfish books)

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