The strangest courtship rituals: Find out more about wild nature

While animals seem to be way simpler than humans in terms of courtship, they also tend to have some interesting rituals.

To impress potential partners, these animals, insects, and birds have to show something really special.

Here are a few examples.

Bowerbirds

Male bowerbirds construct elaborate structures called bowers to attract females. 

These structures are adorned with carefully arranged objects such as colorful feathers, shells, or even human-made items like bottle caps. 

The males perform intricate dances and vocalizations to impress females, who evaluate the quality of the bower and the male's display before making a choice.

Satin Bowerbirds

Male satin bowerbirds, found in Australia, create bowers similar to those of bowerbirds. 

What sets them apart is their preference for specific colors, particularly blue. 

Males gather and arrange blue objects, such as berries, flowers, or even discarded plastic, in an attempt to captivate females who have shown a preference for this hue during courtship.

Dancing Spiders

Male peacock spiders exhibit complex courtship displays that involve intricate dances and vibrant colors. 

These tiny spiders perform rapid leg movements, wave their abdomens, and flash their iridescently patterned bodies. 

Their elaborate performances combine visual displays with tactile vibrations on the ground to attract females.

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• 11 July 2023

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