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Two emperor penguins groom themselves. They are grey and white with black heads and a comma shaped yellow swirl on their necks.

Love is in the air

The animals on our planet are endlessly inventive. Explore the unique and extraordinary ways members of the animal kingdom pursue love.

Dress to impress

all you need is love

Follow your heart

Romance is all around in the animal kingdom.

Two cygnets make a heart shape with their necks. They are very fluffy.

Two tigers walk side by side. One rubs its head against the other, tail in the air.

Two white hares appear to kiss against a snowy white background.

Find love

A hand squeezes a pipette into an orange coloured test tube.

science

Creating chemistry

Is love just a chemical reaction? Discover the science behind romance.

Sparks fly

science

Add a little love

Is there a mathematical formula for true love? Find out how mathematicians are using numbers to find the o‌ne.

Find your +1‌

A calculator and a paperclip rests on graph paper.

Masters of the mating game

From intricate dances to colour-changing shins, discover the creative mating rituals of creatures from all around the world.

Wild at heart

Photography credits: © Silverback Films
© P Durga Prasad
© Andy Parkinson
© Settys Photography
© Rachel Suzanne Tien Wood
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