The Most Promiscuous Animals (PHOTOS)

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we've been hearing an awful lot about love, romance, and couples. While it's sweet, the truth is that when it comes to monogamy, animals rarely participate. Over 90 percent of mammals have multiple mates and even those who form socially monogamous partnerships are often observed "cheating" on their partners. Although this behavior is common, some animals have earned a special reputation for their promiscuity. Read on to find out who are the biggest swingers of the animal world.

Bonobos

Bonobos, relatives of the common chimpanzee, have won a reputation for promiscuity. Bonobos do not form long-term, sexual partnerships. Rather, they engage in sexual activity with single or multiple partners. They will participate in both hetero and homosexual encounters. In Bonobo society, sex is used for reproduction, but it's also a means of greeting and conflict resolution.

comments(101)

Most Fascinating Habits (Current Rank: loading...)

Boring Fascinating!

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Now Make Your Own Top 5

And Share with Your Friends

Average rating: loading... out of 10

The Most Promiscuous Animals

loading...

The Most Promiscuous Animals

 | Become a fan

Picked These as the Top 5 Slides in the Slideshow

The Most Promiscuous Animals

Users Who Voted on this Slide

loading...

loading...

HuffPost Community Top 5 Slides:

«»

 | Become a fan

The Most Promiscuous Animals