Animals are fond of feeding, fighting, and something else beginning with ’f.’ But competition is fierce, and they’ll need a few tricks up their sleeves to pass on their genes.The Mating Game investigates the ins-and-outs of creative courtship rituals, eyebrow-raising evolutionary adaptations, and an array of peculiar peckers that would make Charles Darwin blush.Each seductive specimen has its own illustrated dating profile, along with background info on its real-life mating strategies. Ever wanted to know which species engages in a spot of 'penis fencing'? Is a love dart as romantic as it sounds? And what does a sea otter have in common with Christian Grey?From aquatic artists to pebble-thieving penguins, these amorous animals will pull out all the stops to win the mating game. 3