Love Lessons from the Wild

Dating Tips for the Fellas from Canadian Bucks, Bulls and Ganders

Valentine’s Day is coming fast, fellas! Need some help impressing the ladies? We’ve got you covered with surefire tips from dating coaches with plenty of fur (or feathers) on their chests. These animal experts know what it takes to woo a mate. So, grab a notebook and pay attention. Love lessons are in session!

Advice from a Wood Bison: Hit the Gym

It’s time to renew that gym membership, bruh! Strength training isn’t just for bulls. I spend days on end sparring with rivals, perfecting my moves for when the real competition heats up during rutting season in July.  Plus… you never know when someone special might be watching.

Advice from a Common Loon: Work Those Pipes

Think those “Good morning!” texts are working on your crush? Think again! You’ve gotta bring the music!  Give a little yoddle! Loons like me know the power of a well-tuned serenade. We practice nonstop to keep our voices in top shape. And that goes for all sorts of male birds.  Scientists have found that songbirds have to put plenty of vocal exercise in to keep their vocal muscles strong. If songbirds stop singing for a week, their vocal muscles will lose 50 per cent of their strength. We can’t have that! Especially when females can tell the difference and prefer a well-trained singer! So warm up those pipes and sing like you mean it.

Advice from a Burrowing Owl: Feather Your Nest

I hate to tell you but if your pad’s a disaster, you’ll be living alone for a while. Before mating season, I scout out the nicest burrow I can find. It’s not that hard since they’re usually burrows that have been abandoned by Prairie Dogs, Ground Squirrels or Badgers. Once I’ve found the perfect home, I decorate it when pebbles, bones or even bright ribbons. Trust me, it makes a killer first impression!

Advice from an American Robin: Bring Snacks

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but guess what? It works both ways!  I keep it classy with juicy berries and wiggly worms. Only the finest cuisine for my girl!  It proves that I know what she likes and I can deliver the goods for her and any of our future chicks. So go ahead and surprise her with her favourite treats!

Advice from a Northern Shrike: Gift Big

Forget chocolates or roses. I go for the good stuff – a fresh skewer of prey. I impale all sorts of tasty treats from mice to insects on sharp twigs. It’s all about showing off my skills and my stash. Because I’ve got competition to contend with. Whoever presents the biggest loot wins the girl. Go big or go home!!