Need lessons in love? Turn to animals!

Different animals show their love in different ways. Try living your life like they do for a while, and you'll notice the difference. You might even be surprised.

Penguins: For these birds, communication is the key to their love life. They are always seen with their partners and are only separated when they have to hunt or are faced with extreme winters. They spend time with other penguin couples and even take trips with their extended families (Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images)

Giraffes: A male giraffe usually flirts with a female by feeding beside her and sometimes even taking things a little further by entwining his neck with hers! (Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images)

Cats: These feline friends have a reputation for not expressing their feelings, but they do have their own way of showing that they care for each other. They usually lick one another to groom and to bond. This is usually done between cats that know each other very well. (Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images)

Swans: These birds symbolize purity and love. They also mate for life. When one partner dies, the other does not find another swan to mate with. They remain alone for as long as they live. They constantly show their love by bobbing their heads and bringing them together, making the space between them look like a heart. (Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images)

Antelopes: The Kirk's Dik-Dik doe-eyed antelope roam in groups and rarely stray. Researchers have found that the male species might stick around to cover his mate's scent so that other male antelopes cannot track it. The female too, shows no interest in mating with males other than her partner. (Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images)

Monkeys: They express their feelings of affection in different ways. After a fight with their partner, they make peace by grooming each other. They are generally very social creatures and live in families consisting of hundreds in peace. (Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images)

Black vultures: These birds are very serious about their mates. The couple hangs out together throughout the year and even share parenting duties. They then form a close-knit family within themselves. (Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images)