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True LoveIn the 2013 National Geographic book True Love (pictured), editor Rachel Buchholz collects stories and scenes of unexpected animal attractions—just in time for Valentine’s Day. Here online, preview 12 thought-provoking, heartstring-pulling pictures from the book. Purchase the official companion book True Love: Surprising Stories of Animal Affection.

Photograph by Rachel Buchhloz

ANIMALS

True Love: Surprising Photos of Animal Affection

True Love: Surprising Photos of Animal Affection

February 5, 2013

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