A Guide to Love in Any Species

Girl meets boy; monkey meets dove—these pairings prove human relationships and animal relationships aren't so different after all.

By Leigh Newman

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The Pitbull, the Siamese Cat and the Baby Chicks

The Animal Version
A dog fell in love with a cat. One day, some chicks showed up to snuggle and never left.

The Human Version
The family that should have fallen apart due to an inability to communicate (woof, meow, peep-peep) but didn't—lending credence to the theory that "I'm sorry," "Forgive me" and "I love you" can be communicated with a soulful look or nuzzle.

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Published on August 02, 2011

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