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11 animals that mate for life

11 animals that mate for life

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Wrong 07/26/2010 14:23 PM

This has been proven wrong numerous times over the past 10 years or so...

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Anonymous 02/15/2012 04:18 AM

It would be interesting to see the proof as you say.

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Raps 05/03/2010 04:12 AM

I hope that this type of love can be truely adopted by the entire human race

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Swans

Swans form monogamous pair bonds that last for many years, and in some cases these bonds can last for life. Their loyalty to their mates is so storied that the image of two swans swimming with their necks entwined in the shape of a heart has become a nearly universal symbol of love.
 
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