11 Interesting And Horrific Animal Mating Rituals

Male Birds Have Cloacas

Most birds have an opening in their body responsible for going both #1 and #2. The same opening, known as the cloaca, is where the magic happens. When a male bird is in the mood, the cloaca swells and releases sperm. A female bird’s cloaca will swell as well. The male bird will rub his swollen, sperm covered cloaca all over the female's swollen cloaca, and after the moment has ended, the sperm will make their way to the ovaries to start the fertilization of her eggs. Most birds tend to stick to a routine when it comes to mating, usually with the male dominating the female using a top position.