New two-part BB1 documentary explores the relationships between all creatures great and small
These flirty flamingoes may not just be after a spot of necking – scientists believe they could be falling for each other.
The idea that animals are incapable of feeling love is being challenged that view.
Elephant juice: These two seem loved up
BBC1 screens Animals in Love tomorrow, a two part documentary that sees Liz Bonnin exploring animals’ complex relationships.
BBC1 screens Animals in Love tomorrow, a two part documentary that sees Liz Bonnin exploring animals’ complex relationships.
New show: Liz Bonnin is exploring animals' relationships
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo she meets bonobos, a type of chimp so amorous that they have sex 17 times a day and are considered too randy for zoos.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo she meets bonobos, a type of chimp so amorous that they have sex 17 times a day and are considered too randy for zoos.
Monkeying around: Chimps in love
She also encounters lifelong elephant pals Frankie and ET in South Africa, devoted penguins Dotty and Zee in Germany and flirty flamingos with biologist Paul Rose at Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire.
Blush of true love: Flamingos get flirty
Liz said: “For me love is that wonderful biochemistry and neurochemistry – all the biology that makes us attracted to a particular individual as opposed to the other.”
From Laura Connor
