The mating of mallard ducks may seem idyllic at times, but for the mallard ducks, it is a “do-or-die” struggle.
A male bedbug tries to thrust his needle-like penis into the female’s abdomen. It doesn’t even look like mating anymore.
The phallus bone in the penis of a walrus is scientifically called a baculum. Also known colloquially as “love arrows.”
The sexes of 32 animal species are introduced with artistic watercolor paintings. There are also detailed pencil drawings of the penis of each animal, which are not included in the article.