Copulating Collection (page 6)

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

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) adult pair, mating on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flowers in chalk grassland, Martin Down National Nature Reserve, Hampshire, England, August

Small Blue (Cupido minimus) adult pair, mating on grass, French Pyrenees, France, June

Chequered Blue (Scolitantides orion) adult pair, mating on grass leaf, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum adult pair, mating in wheel position on reed leaf, Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, July

Cretan Soldier Bug (Lygaeus saxatilis) adult pair, mating on dandelion seedhead, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) adult pair, mating on buddleia leaf, Leicestershire, England, May

Greater Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) adult pair, mating, Italy, July

Tansy Beetle (Chrysolina graminis) adult pair, mating on Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) leaf, York, North Yorkshire, England, May

Red Mason Bee (Osmia rufa) adult pair, mating, Powys, Wales, May

Velvet Swimming Crab (Necora puber) adult pair, mating, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, July

Natterjack Toad (Epidalea calamita) adult pair, in amplexus, mating in shallow water at night, Dorset, England, May

Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) adult pair, mating on branch, Hortobagy N. P. Hungary, May
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) adult pair, mating on branch, Hortobagy N.P. Hungary, May

Ant (Myrmica ruginodis) winged adult males, several attempting to mate with single queen, Powys, Wales, August

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult pair, mating on beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Domestic Cat, adult pair, mating, Thetford, Norfolk, England, March

Leaf beetles mating
Leaf beetles (family: Chrysomelidae) mating. The difference in both the size and colours of the male and female is an example of sexual dimorphism

Rain frogs mating C014 / 0966
Rain frogs (Pristimantis sp.) mating. This mating position is called amplexus. The male frog (top) grasps the female while she lays her eggs. Simultaneously he fertilizes the eggs with his sperm

Mallards mating C018 / 9347
Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) mating

Common darter dragonflies mating. These dragonflies are native to Eurasia and are one of the most common dragonflies in Europe. Photographed on Studland Heath, Dorset, UK, in August

Cockroach courtship C016 / 7765
Cockroach courtship. Close-up of a cockroach (order Blattodea) performing a mating display on a leaf. Here, the female (right) is raising its wings to encourage the male (left) to mount it

Knudsens bullfrogs mating. Knudsens bullfrogs (Leptodactylus knudseni) are found in is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela

Cockroach courtship C016 / 7764
Cockroach courtship. Close-up of a cockroach (order Blattodea) performing a mating display on a leaf. Here, the female (right) is raising its wings to encourage the male (left) to mount it

Tropical grasshoppers mating C016 / 7738
Tropical grasshoppers (order Orthoptera) mating on a leaf. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Tropical grasshoppers mating C016 / 7763
Tropical grasshoppers (order Orthoptera) mating on a leaf. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Librarian rain frogs mating C016 / 6243
Librarian rain frogs mating. Librarian rain frogs (Pristimantis librarius) are found in northern South America. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Leaf mimic katydids C017 / 6810
Leaf mimic katydids. Female leaf mimic katydid (bush cricket, family Tettigoniidae) with a smaller male prior to mating. The wings of these insects closely resemble dead leaves

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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.