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animals love relationships White-Fronted Parrots
Illustrations for TIME by Dugald Stermer

White-Fronted Parrots
Known for their elaborate displays of public affection, these parrot pairs are often spotted engaging in open-beak kissing. The Mexican and Central American natives form a lifelong bond with their mate and share the responsibility of caring for younglings. Like bereft widowed humans, some parrots will die shortly after their partner does.

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