June 22th, 2002 - 3:18 a.m.

A primatological study of two lovers.

We are in the wild wetlands of the Peel region to observe the courtship habits of the migratory homo sapiens. These animals are a strange species, and their intentions with their selected mates vary greatly. It is the females� duty to attract and display her features in the fashion pertaining to the tribe and social strata she belongs to. Generally, it is the males who attempt to approach the females, making a flamboyant show of their intellect, and ability to provide.

Here we view a rare occurrence in which a beta male attempts to court the affections of a younger alpha female. As we can see from his awkward approach methods, and lack of efficiency in his speech and eye contact, he is a novice to the intricate methods of courtship. Strangely enough, the female finds this alluring, and moves in closer, a definite sign of interest in the male�s inept display. We can now see, this particular female must be either humouring the male, or has taken some keen interest.

We can only hope the best for this newly formed couple, as it is well known that relationships between humans are often of short life spans, and the majority of the species only maintain the illusion of monogamy.

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