Human beings are generally known to be a monogamous species despite several factors influencing the prevalence of polygamy. Concerning animals, species faithful to their partners are hard to find, with only 3% reported staying together till death do them part. Below, we will take a look at animals known for their lifelong devotion to their partners.

Canis lupus or the gray wolf is one of the 36 subspecies of wolves known to be monogamous. After giving birth, she-wolves stay in the den with their cubs, relying on their mates to search for food.

Reaching maturity at the age of 10 months, monogamy is important to these colourful birds. As their name suggests, lovebirds are loving creatures that mate during their 15 years of life.

Most antelope species travel in herds, but dik-diks are different. Dik-diks are among the rare monogamous mammals and prefer to travel in pairs.

These black and white small birds are also known as Fratercula arctica. While spending the winter alone on the ocean, the Atlantic puffins will mate with the same partner during mating season.

Known by their scientific name Canis latrans, the Coyotes can be found in North America. When a female reaches maturity, she will choose one among her suitors and will reject the others.

Australian seahorses are faithful to their partners for life. Once a female and a male mate, they stick close to each other. As seahorses cannot swim very well, finding a male seahorse is very difficult.

These North American raptors are known to be loyal. They spend time apart but when mating season arrives, they always return to the same nest.

These biological families of Diomedeidae can wait up to 10 years before choosing a partner. These large seabirds return to their monogamous pairing every year.

Known as Castor fibers, Eurasian beavers are monogamous and find a new partner only if the other one dies. The rodent species share household responsibilities like parenting duties as well as guarding their territory.

These parts of the ape family are recognized for their singing talent. When male and female gibbons mate, they sing a duet to reinforce the bond between them and spend hours grooming each other.

These species of large cranes mate for life and join each other in synchronized calls to strengthen their bond. Their courtship consists of dancing, jumping, flapping their wings, and throwing sticks and branches into the air.

Their unusual call and courting skills make these nocturnal birds very special. Barn Owls make a great effort in courting females by bringing food. Strictly monogamous, barn owls stay with their mates for life.

Canadian geese are known to be strictly monogamous and devoted to their mate. These seabirds are able to protect their mate in case of danger and guard them in case of injury.

The closest relatives of geese and ducks often find partners before reaching maturity. Swans stay together year-round and the male helps build the nest as well as incubates the eggs.

These mammals are very close to their mates so they become agitated and distressed when they separated from their partners. Titi Monkeys are also known to be extremely jealous.

Generally, a mated pair of pigeons stay committed and faithful to each other for the rest of their lives. It has been proven that even long distance cannot ruin their relationship.

These small, bright-green parrots are recognized to be monogamous species and build lifelong bonds with their mates. Males and females share the responsibility of feeding the chicks until they leave the nest.

This type of fish forms a long-lasting bond with its partners. Once mated, the French Angelfish will spend all their lives together. They will live, travel, and hunt together. If a mate dies, the surviving one will not seek another mate but will stay alone until death.

These omnivorous mammals can maintain permanent pair bonds. Even in the case of the partner’s death, they will accept to leave their home only after several years.