Valentine's Day Special: Most Unusual Mating Rituals In The Animal Kingdom
On Valentine's Day, lovers who are eager to woo their partners show their affection with traditional gifts of red roses, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates or romantic dinners at fancy restaurants. But why settle for easier and safer options when you can go really wild? BBC Earth has collected a few examples of unusual and extreme courtship rituals in the animal kingdom.
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