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Inside the animal kingdom’s bizarre mating rituals from face tickling terrapins to noisy bladders and flirty belly flops 0 247

Stanley Myrick

THERE is something in the water at this time of year as sea creatures begin their odd courtship rituals.

From love bites to tickling the face of a prospective mate, the colourful and sometimes kinky world of ocean-dwellers is mind-boggling.

Seahorses dance for up to eight hours when mating

Catherine Pritchard from the Sea Life London Aquarium said: “Spring is important in the underwater world as new relationships are formed and the exciting possibility of the pitter-patter of tiny feet — and fins — takes over.”

Here, Sarah Arnold reveals how creatures of the deep turn on the charm.

Seahorses

THEY have nailed the horizontal tango by dancing for up to eight hours when mating — and stay together for life.

Sharks

Amorous sharks give prospective partners love bites just behind their pectoral fins

EVEN the world’s deadliest predator needs romance.

Amorous sharks give prospective partners love bites just behind their pectoral fins.

Well, they do say love hurts . . . 

Angler fish

Male angler fish bite a female before their bodies disintegrate, leaving just their private parts

TALK about being used for sex.

Male angler fish bite a female before their bodies disintegrate, leaving just their private parts.

The female then uses them to reproduce at will.

Cuttlefish

Smalle male cuttlefish cross-dress in order to have hanky-panky

THE small males cross-dress in order to have hanky-panky.

Unable to compete with their bigger rivals, they change their colour to brown to mimic a female in order to have a secret tryst.

Sea Hares

These marine snails are the swingers of the under-water world.

THESE marine snails are the swingers of the under-water world.

They have both male and female reproductive organs and form a chain connecting them all together for mass fertilisations.

Gentoo penguins

All a female gentoo penguin wants is a pebble

FORGET a box of chocolates — all a female gentoo penguin wants is a pebble.

The male gives it to her as a love token and as a sign of his breeding credentials.

Mobula rays

Mobula rays leap up to six feet out of the water to find a female

THE Pointer Sisters song Jump (For My Love) could have been written about these fish who leap up to six feet out of the water to find a female.

The most attractive make the loudest splash.

Pufferfish

Male pufferfish cleverly create symmetrical shapes on the sea bed to catch females’ attention

THERE’S a fine art to attracting a mate — and these fish are masters at drawing them in.

The males cleverly create symmetrical shapes on the sea bed to catch females’ attention.

Terrapins

Male terrapins choose to flutter their front limbs across a possible mate’s face to show they fancy them

HOW do you make a shy female come out of her shell?

While comic Ken Dodd famously had a tickling stick, male terrapins choose to flutter their front limbs across a possible mate’s face to show they fancy them. Tattyfilarious!

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Supporting Ukraine Through Purchasing Power: The Initiatives Keeping the Country’s Economy Afloat 0 173

Alice Trout

Amidst the Russian invasion, Ukrainian creatives are launching initiatives to keep the country’s economy going by harnessing consumer power. Spend With Ukraine is one such online resource that connects consumers to Ukraine-based businesses across various industries, while the Ukrainian Emergency Art Fund allows for donations to support artists. Co-founder of Spend With Ukraine, Andrey Klen, emphasizes the importance of supporting the Ukrainian economy through purchasing decisions. He states, “Armies win battles, but economies win wars.”

Ukrainian brands are still operating and many are donating a portion of their sales to different needs to support the country. To sustain interest in supporting Ukraine through spending, increasing the visibility of these initiatives is key. As Klen says, “We want it to blow out.” These efforts not only help Ukrainian creatives but also support existing industries and provide a sense of normality in these difficult times.

Ensuring Safety and Consent in the Adult Film Industry: A Vital Discussion 0 258

Alice Trout

One topic that may be of interest to readers in the adult film industry is the topic of workplace safety and consent.

The adult film industry, like any other industry, has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of its workers. This includes providing a safe working environment, protecting workers from physical and emotional harm, and ensuring that all acts are consensual. However, the nature of the adult film industry can make it difficult to ensure that these standards are met. Actors and actresses may feel pressure to perform acts that they are not comfortable with, and there have been instances of abuse and exploitation in the industry.

To address these issues, it is essential for the industry to have clear guidelines and policies in place to protect the rights and safety of workers. This includes providing education and resources for performers, implementing strict consent protocols, and holding producers and directors accountable for ensuring a safe working environment.

Another important aspect of this topic is the importance of consent in adult film. Consent is a crucial aspect of any sexual encounter and must be obtained freely, enthusiastically, and without coercion. In the adult film industry, where performers are engaging in sexual acts on camera, it is especially important that consent is explicitly obtained and respected. This can be achieved through the use of consent forms and communication between performers before and during filming.

By discussing these topics, the industry can work towards creating a safer and more respectful environment for all performers and ensure that the rights and well-being of workers are protected.

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