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Yesterday evening while returning from our afternoon walk, Angel, Jackie, and myself happened upon one of natures more beautiful occurrences; the mating of two butterflies.

When I first saw them I thought it was one large butterfly in distress, but upon closer examination I realized that it was actually two, and they were going at it fast and heavy. Angel was the first of the two dogs to notice them, and like most other things he sees for the first time while out on a walk, he growled at them. He moved in close for an investigatory sniff, but as butterflies often do, (and more so when they are making out, apparently,) they fluttered violently, and scared my poor boy. He jumped back, barked, and made room for Jackie who was waiting her turn to view one of nature’s miracles.

Jackie moved in, curious as a, well, as a cat, and carefully watched as they butterflies engaged in making little butterflies. She was a little hesitant, and growled a little herself. Angel was standing well back, and was barking as if there were really two large German Shepherds on the sidewalk rather than two little butterflies.

So, we watched the butterflies go at it, and I was lucky enough to snap a few quick photos with my trusty cell phone. I went back in for my real camera afterwards, but the butterflies had finished by then, and were off in a tree someplace having a smoke.

So, here are the pictures of Jackie spying on butterfly lovemaking. Angel was too scared to get close enough for me to take his picture. Just imagine him a few feet behind Jackie, barking.

Jackie investigates the amorous butterflies. She was really fascinated by the whole, er, affair.

She got in for a close look, but I was worried that she would snatch them up and want to carry them around, like she does with cigarette packs she finds when we go walking. A little butterfly porn.

So there you are, another fascinating chapter in the exciting adventures of Jackie and Angel.

Check in next week for a new chapter in The Adventures of Angel and Jacqueline. And don't forget to check out the Carnival of the Dogs at Mickey's Musings, and the Friday Ark at The Modulator for more interesting animals.

Posted by Jeff at November 10, 2006 7:05 AM