Copulating Collection (page 9)

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

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) adult pair, mating, smaller male on back of larger female, Malaysia

Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) adult pair, mating, England, june

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) adult female, close-up of head and forelegs, with smaller male on back of larger female during mating, Malaysia

Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) adult pair, mating on twig in oak tree, Norfolk, England, july

Domestic Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus) adult pair, mating, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, december

Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe simulata) adult pair, mating, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult pair, mating, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Green Mountain Grasshopper (Miramella alpina) adult pair, mating, Val Sessera, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy, august

Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) adult pair, mating, Norfolk, England, july

Cistus Forester (Adscita geryon) adult pair, mating, on Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) flowerspike, Pewsey Downs, Wiltshire, England, june

Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) adult pair, mating, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) adult pair, buck mounting doe, mating during rutting season, Helmingham Hall Deer Park, Suffolk, England, october

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) adult pair, mating, male forcing himself onto female, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) adult pair, mating on snow, Half Moon Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, november

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) adult pair, mating, buck mounting dark form doe, at edge of woodland habitat, Sussex, England, autumn

Lion (Panthera leo) adult pair, mating, Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Kruger N. P. South Africa
Lion (Panthera leo) adult pair, mating, Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Kruger N.P. South Africa

Eurasian Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) adult pair, mating, female showing cloaca, perched on flowering gorse, Norfolk, England, april

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult pair, mating, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, summer

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult pair, in amplexus, mating underwater in small stream, Italy

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

African Spurred Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata) adult pair, mating, Village des Tortues de Nouflaye, Rufisque, Senegal (captive)

Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) adult pair, mating on branch, with another female sitting nearby, Labuk Bay, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult pair, mating on cliff ledge, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire, Grampian, Scotland

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adults, several males attempting to mate with female, Oxfordshire, England, march

Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult pair, mating on ground, England, march

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) adult pair, male covered with blood, mating on beach, Norfolk, England, november

Sand Lizard (Lacerta agilis) adult pair, mating, England, april

Common Frog (Rana temporaria) adults, group spawning in pond, Essex, England, february

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult pair, mating underwater, Norfolk, England, march

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

Common Parsley Frog (Pelodytes punctatus) four adult males, attempting to mate with single female, in mating ball underwater, Italy

Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) adult pair, mating, Pilanesberg N. P. North West Province, South Africa
Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) adult pair, mating, Pilanesberg N.P. North West Province, South Africa

Cotton-stainer Bug (Dysdercus sp. ) adult pair, mating, on twig in spiny forest, Reniala Nature Reserve, Ifaty
Cotton-stainer Bug (Dysdercus sp.) adult pair, mating, on twig in spiny forest, Reniala Nature Reserve, Ifaty, Western Madagascar, august

Cotton-stainer Bug (Dysdercus albofasciatus) adult pair, mating, Ribera Norte, Buenos Aires, Argentina, october

Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) adult pair, mating, Whitlingham, The Broads, Norfolk, England, september

Common Banded Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) adult pair, mating, female drinking from water droplet, Leicestershire, England, july

Common Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) adult pair, mating, North Downs, Kent, England

Soldier Beetle (Cantharis nigricans) adult pair, mating, Leicestershire, England, may

Reed Leaf Beetle (Donacia vulgaris) adult pair, mating on Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower, Powys, Wales, june

Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) adult pair, mating, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

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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.