Michaelangelica Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Dazzling lights in cuttlefish courtshipBy Carolyne Jasinski August 20, 2008 12:00am Courting cuttlefish/Greg AdamsRhythm of life ... a male cuttlefish woos a female at Point Lowly at Whyalla, South Australia /Greg AdamsHE stands aloof, checking out the talent. There she is, the object of his desire, confident yet demure – the colours she chooses making her blend into the surrounds. He'd better act fast or he'll miss his chance. The odds aren't in his favour: at least eight other males are vying for this cold beauty. He puffs his chest and in a bold display glides towards her, his sensual arms reaching for her, then enclosing her in a loving embrace. At first she plays hard to get, darting off. Is he the best choice? She can see other males, bigger and better-looking. But this one is persistent. He's touching her all over now, his skin quivering, eyes bulging. She gives in to his charms and comes face-to-face with her new lover. Dazzling lights in cuttlefish courtship | NEWS.com.auArrhhh I remember. . .what you stupid old man! PS Tomond it is time for the social sciences to be broken up a bit under different headings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galapagos Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Here's a cool Desmond Morris documentary on human courtship: The Human Animal - The Biology Of Love (1994, Part Four) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7364117469621223460 And booby courtship!YouTube - Blue Footed Booby Mating Ritual http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLdC-8nqPog Superb Bird of Paradise courtship[attempt] from BBC Planet Earth: YouTube - Weird Bird of Paradise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gAxbxxmYZ8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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