Copulating Collection (page 5)

Red Slugs -Arion rufus-, mating with a sperm packet, Hungary, Europe

Grey seals -Halichoerus grypus- on the beach, mating, Dune island, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Asian elephants -Elephas maximus- from the Pinnawela Elephants Orphanage mating in the Maha Oya river, Pinnawela, Sri Lanka

Kingfishers -Alcedo atthis-, copula, Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Soldier beetles -Cantharidae- mating on a Spurge flower -Euphorbia acanthothamnos-, Datca, Datca Peninsula, Mugla Province, Aegean, Turkey

Common Terns -Sterna hirundo-, displaying, in preparation for mating, Ouedeschild, Texel, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Common Terns -Sterna hirundo-, mating, Ouedeschild, Texel, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

March Flies -Bibio marci-, copula, male left, female right, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Common Terns -Sterna hirundo-, pair mating in a breeding colony on a shell bank, Wagejot Nature Reserve, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, Netherlands

Black-headed gulls -Larus ridibundus-, mating, Muenster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Pied Avocets -Recurvirostra avosetta-, mating, Wagejot nature reserve, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Azure Damselflies -Coenagrion puella- mating, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Heath Fritillary -Melitaea athalia-, copulation, Neresheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Swamp darters -Sympetrum depressiusculum- mating, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Slender Scotch Burnet -Zygaena loti-, mating, Thuringia, Germany

Marbled White Butterfly -melanargia galathea- pair mating on Brown Knapweed -Centaurea jacea-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Vagrant Darters -Sympetrum vulgatum-, mating, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- butterflies mating on a grass flower, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Appenzeller chicken mating, Appenzell, Switzerland, Europe

Nine-spotted moth -Amata phegea- on plantain

Lions -Panthera leo-, adult couple before mating, Msai Mara, Kenya

Pair of Lions -Panthera leo-, mating, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) introduced species, adult males, group attempting to mate with single female, mating ball in water tank, Marshalls Pen, Jamaica, December

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) adult pair, courting before mating on beach, Horsey Gap, Norfolk, England, October

Lined Sea-hare (Stylocheilus striatus) adults, group mating on black sand, Retak Larry, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) adult pair, mating beside anemone on black sand, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Common Teal (Anas crecca) adult pair, mating on water, Norfolk, England, January

Spanish Slug (Arion vulgaris) introduced species, adult pair, mating, Germany, September

Cape Grassbird (Sphenoeacus afer) adult, perched on twig, Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape Province, South Africa, September

Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) adult pair, mating on grass stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) adult pair, stag with legs off ground during mating, standing at edge of woodland, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, October

Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) adult pair, mating, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) adult pair, breeding plumage, mating on harbour wall, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, May

Red Slug (Arion rufus) adult pair, mating amongst fallen leaves, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, August

Common Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva, massing and mating on yellow flower of Wild Parsnip, Pastinaca sativa, Berkshire, England, July

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) adult pair, breeding plumage, mating, Netherlands, April

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Little Corella - pair copulating (Cacatua sanguinea) Date:

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Black-browed Albatross / Black-browed Mollymawk - copulating (Thalassarche melanophris ) Date:

Common Crane (Grus grus) adult pair, mating, with coloured leg bands, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, January

Red Underwing Skipper (Spialia sertorius) adult pair, mating on Globularia (Globularia sp) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, May

Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth (Hemaris tityus) adult pair, mating, Bulgaria, May

Mating pair of dark-lipped banded snails, Cepaea nemoralis, on a damp April morning

Nine-spotted Moth (Amata phegea) and Common Banded Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) adult pairs, mating on Great Plantain (Plantago major), Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) adult pair, mating, hanging from twig, captive bred

Chimney Sweeper (Odezia atrata) adult pair, mating on grass, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) adult pair, mating on cocoon, Aston Rowant, Buckinghamshire, England, August

Brindled Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) adult pair, mating, Oxfordshire, England, July

Black-and-red Froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata) adult pair, mating on stem, Powys, Wales, June

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Caption: "Nature's Intimate Encounters: A Glimpse into the World Creatures" In the enchanting forests of Jaegersborg, Copenhagen, Denmark, a majestic Red Deer couple - Cervus elaphus - engage in their annual ritual of mating. Their graceful dance symbolizes the eternal cycle of life and love. Moving across continents to Egypt, where religion intertwines with nature, we discover an intriguing connection between Nut and copulation. Ancient Egyptians believed that Nut, the sky goddess, gave birth to all living beings through her union with Geb, the earth god. Meanwhile, in a secluded corner of our planet resides another fascinating species engaged in passionate courtship. Mating Marginated Tortoises showcase their unique rituals as they navigate their way towards lifelong companionship. Venturing underwater reveals yet another mesmerizing sight - Nudibranchs engaging in an intricate mating dance. These colorful sea slugs gracefully entwine themselves while creating new life beneath the waves. Closer to home in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany lies a vibrant spectacle by the Middle Elbe river. Moor Frogs - Rana arvalis - gather for their annual breeding frenzy; males croak loudly to attract females who choose their partners based on these captivating melodies. High up among cloud-covered mountains dwells Anolis eladioi – a recently discovered species known for its extraordinary beauty and unique mating habits. This cloud-dwelling anole showcases its elegance during courtship displays amidst misty landscapes. Bratsigovo village in Bulgaria becomes witness to an awe-inspiring aerial performance by European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster). In mid-air acrobatics filled with grace and precision, pairs mate while celebrating spring's arrival. However, not all encounters end harmoniously as witnessed on South Africa's plains where male lions assert dominance after mating with lionesses. Aggression fills the air as these magnificent creatures establish their hierarchy.