Copulating Collection (page 8)

Stag beetles mating C018 / 0870
Stag beetles (Lucanus cervus) mating. This is the best-known species of stag beetle in the West

Silkmoths mating on a cocoon C014 / 4632
Silkmoths (Bombyx mori) mating on a cocoon

Schistosome flukes mating, micrograph C014 / 4867
Schistosome flukes mating. Light micrograph of Schistosoma japonicum fluke worms mating. The male is the smaller animal at centre

Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating C014 / 4623
Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating. The Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle, is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating C014 / 4624
Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating. The Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle, is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating C014 / 4622
Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating. The Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle, is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating C014 / 4621
Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating. The Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle, is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating C014 / 4620
Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating. The Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle, is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating C014 / 4619
Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating. The Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle, is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Cockroach courtship C016 / 8426
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

Horse-flies mating C014 / 4607
Horse-flies (family Tabanidae) mating

Horse-flies mating C014 / 4605
Horse-flies (family Tabanidae) mating

Horse-flies mating C014 / 4606
Horse-flies (family Tabanidae) mating

Chinstrap penguins mating C016 / 8075
Chinstrap penguins mating. Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica) inhabit the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands, where they feed mainly on krill and small fish

European bee-eaters mating C015 / 6894
European bee-eaters mating. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

Chaffinches mating C015 / 6878
Chaffinches (Fringilla coelebs) mating. Chaffinches are non-migratory birds that eat mainly seeds. They are found in gardens and woodlands all over Europe. Photographed in Hungary

Green mountain grasshoppers mating
Green mountain grasshoppers (Miramella alpina) mating. This common alpine grasshopper is present in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and Switzerland

Common red soldier beetles mating on a thistle flower. Common red soldier beetles (Rhagonycha fulva) is common throughout Europe and Anatolia, and has been introduced to North America

Fruit flies mating. Pair of Dioxyna bidentis fruit flies mating on a flower. Photographed in Wroclaw, Poland

Pied avocets mating
Pied avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) mating. Photographed in Norfolk, England, UK, in March

May bugs copulating C017 / 8346
May bugs (Melolontha melolontha) copulating. Also known as cockchafers, the larvae of these beetles feed on roots and damage crops such as potato plants, while the adults feed on trees

Egyptian geese mating C015 / 6476
Egyptian geese (Alopochen aegyptiacus) mating. This waterbird native to the Nile Valley and sub-Saharan Africa. Photographed in Zimbabwe

Crane flies mating C016 / 4713
Crane flies mating. Close-up of two crane flies, or daddy longlegs, (Nephrotoma sp.) mating on a leaf. Photographed in the UK

Ladybirds mating C016 / 4709
Ladybirds mating. Close-up of 7-spot-ladybirds (Coccinella-7-punctata) mating on a leaf. Photographed in the UK

St. Marks flies mating
St. Marks flies (Bibio marci) mating on a leaf. Photographed in the UK

Giant African land snails, Ecuador C013 / 8859
Giant African land snails. These snails are a recently introduced alien pest that are spreading into the rainforest. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Giant African land snails mating, Ecuador C013 / 8858
Giant African land snails mating. These snails are a recently introduced alien pest that are spreading into the rainforest. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Assassin bugs mating, Ecuador C013 / 8855
Assassin bugs mating. Assassin bugs (family Reduviidae) are a vector of Chagas Disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis. Photographed in the Jatun Sacha Reserve, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Melolontha melolontha, mating cockchafer beetles
The cockchafer has a black thorax, rusty brown elytra or wing cases, and brown legs. It also has characteristic antennae which fan out

Cranefly (Tipulidae sp. ) adult pair, mating on leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June
Cranefly (Tipulidae sp.) adult pair, mating on leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult pair, mating on bramble leaf, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina fastuosa) adult pair, mating on leaf, Italy, july

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) three colour morphs, dark brown male, yellowish male and albinistic female, in amplexus underwater, Italy, march

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult female, attempting to escape from two males, in amplexus during breeding season, Italy, march

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult female with three males, in amplexus mating ball during breeding season, Italy, march

Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) adult pair, mating at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Rosenbergs Gladiator Treefrog (Hypsiboas rosenbergi) adult pair, in amplexus, mating in mangrove swamp, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, July

De Wittes Clawed Frog (Xenopus wittei) adult pair, mating in water, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
De Wittes Clawed Frog (Xenopus wittei) adult pair, mating in water, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult pair, mating, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, June

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Domestic Sheep, Texel ram, mating with Scottish Blackface ewe, flock in snow covered pasture, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, november

Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) adult pair, mating, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, may

Nettle Weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus) adult pair, mating, on underside of Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Common Frog (Rana temporaria) adult males and females, group amongst spawn in montane pool during breeding season, Italy

Common Frog (Rana temporaria) adult pairs, in amplexus, with spawn underwater in montane pool during breeding season, Italy

Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) adult pair, mating, male biting neck of female, Galapagos Islands

Lined Nembrotha Nudibranch (Nembrotha lineolata) adult pair, mating, Siamil Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult males, group attempting to mate with dead female, drowned during mating ball, in farm pond, Chipping, Lancashire, England, march

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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.