There are several unusual animal mating rituals observed in the animal kingdom. Some examples include the bonobo's frequent use of sexual activities to resolve conflict and strengthen social bonds, the anglerfish in which the male fuses onto the female's body and becomes a parasitic mate, and the red-sided garter snake's mating ball where multiple males swarm around a single female in a tangled mass. These are just a few examples of the diverse and fascinating mating rituals found in nature.
