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11 animals that mate for life

11 animals that mate for life

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Photo: Todd Ahern/Emory University/via the San Francisco Chronicle

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anonymous
Enter your name 04/30/2012 16:10 PM

It's ironic that people can't happily post positive comments on a site talking about mating for life, thus proves further that Humans will not be added to this list...

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daiella 05/03/2010 13:16 PM

foxes mate for there lives as well.

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zoe 05/02/2010 15:41 PM

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interesting that vole is an anagram for love!

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Layla! 05/01/2010 23:02 PM

Look at the babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are adorable...
^-^'..

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sweet_angel 03/19/2010 13:50 PM

they r so cute

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lil_cherry_cheeks 03/19/2010 13:44 PM

they are so so so so CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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HAMMY LOVER! 03/19/2010 10:00 AM

I WANT THOSE HAMMYS SO THEY CAN MAKE BABIES FOR ME TO SELL!! O:<

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Prairie voles

Although most rodents have a reputation for promiscuity, prairie voles break the trend, generally forming monogamous pair bonds that occasionally last a lifetime. In fact, the prairie vole is typically cited as an animal model for monogamy in humans. They huddle and groom each other, share nesting and pup-raising responsibilities, and generally show a high level of supportive behavior.
 
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