New Delhi: Trust is something which should never be broken, and we humans are adept at doing that. The trait of being unfaithful, as we typically know, is a feature mostly seen in humans. However, nature is full of surprises, and there are animals out there other than humans who are known for their unfaithful nature. In this article, we will take a look at some of those animals.
Animals which are known for their unfaithful nature
Chimpanzee
The chimpanzee, a species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa, is closely related to humans and exhibit complex social structure. The species has also been found creating sharpened sticks to spear small mammals. The female chimpanzees have been found to mate with multiple male chimpanzees.
Arctic fox
The Arctic fox, also called the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is well adapted to living in cold environments, and is best known for its thick, warm fur that is also used as camouflage. This animal is also known for mating with multiple companions.
Bonobo
The Bonobo is an endangered great ape. Bonobos are distinguished from common chimpanzees by relatively long limbs, pinker lips, and a darker face. Along with the common chimpanzee, the bonobo is the closest extant relative to humans and has been known to use sexual behaviour as a social tool.
Lion
One of the most widely recognised animal symbols in human culture, the lion is also known as the ‘king of the jungle’. The dominant male mates with multiple lioness. Also, when a new lion takes over a pride, he may kill the cubs of the earlier dominating lion.
Black swan
The black swan is a large waterbird which breeds mainly in Australia’s southeast and southwest regions. While it is generally known as a monogamous breeder, with both partners sharing incubation and cygnet-rearing duties, the black swan has been seen mating with multiple male and female partners.
Dolphins
A dolphin is an aquatic mammal which is known for its playful nature. The dolphins are social animals and freely interact with humans. However, they are also known for mating with multiple partners.
European rabbit
The European rabbit is a species of rabbit native to southwestern France and the Iberian Peninsula. The European rabbit has faced a population decline in its native range due to myxomatosis, rabbit haemorrhagic disease, overhunting and habitat loss. During the breeding season, it is known for mate with multiple partners.
This article explores the surprising prevalence of infidelity in the animal kingdom, challenging the notion that humans are uniquely unfaithful. Several species, including chimpanzees, Arctic foxes, bonobos, lions, black swans, dolphins, and European rabbits, exhibit mating behaviors involving multiple partners. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
