Dating Profiles For Endangered Species

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, ARKive is featuring a few forlorn species looking for love. Read on to learn more about them and find out what they're looking for in a perfect partner.

Sensitive Spaniard

Name: Monty From: Mallorca About me: Islander who loves the mountains and water sports. Quite competitive, but a sensitive guy who's great with kids. Ready to deliver a good time, so get in touch if you're looking to find your prince.

Shady Lady

Name: Gertrude From: Argentina About me: Shy singleton currently clawing my way back into the dating game after going underground for some time. Thick skinned. Looking for my knight in shining armour who doesn't mind a hairy lady. If you think you might be able to dig me out of my solitude, visit my profile.

Buzzing Boyfriend

Name: Barry From: Southeast Asia About me: Primitive fellow but a good dancer with a bit of a sweet tooth. A hard worker who can sometimes get buried in my work. Sick of bumbling through life with no-one to love, I'm now looking for my queen. Call me if you want to be(e) my honey.

Hive Hustler

Name: Hortencia From: South Africa About me: Stocky, grey-haired lady looking for relatively independent male. Professional fumigator. Not a picky eater. Favourite film is Raiders of the Lost Ark-hive. Looking for someone to fill the hole in my heart. Dig out my contact details.

Common Crustaceans

Name: Herbert From: UK About me: Shy sea-lover looking for someone to bring me out of my shell. After several evictions, am now working my way up the property ladder. Friends would say my worst trait is being a bit shellfish, but I like to mix with all sorts, and am looking for a mutually beneficial relationship. Call me in a pinch.

Flashy Flasher

Name: Juan From: Chile About me: Small chap who is proud of his appearance. Loves aerobatics. Bit hot-headed. Love my food and am fiercely protective of it – do not expect to share. With so few ladies about, it's proving hard to find the fire-cracker I'm looking for. Get in touch if you want me to set your heart aflutter.

Golden Guy

Name: Leonard From: Kenya About me: Fashionable feline with a keen eye for dining opportunities. Athletic and agile, loves climbing. Despite my powerful build, I can often go unnoticed. Am a bit of a stalker, but willing to change my spots for the right lady. Call me if you want me to whisk(er) you off your feet.

Buff Bovid

Name: Bartholomew From: Nepal About me: Heavy-built bovine who loves a good mud bath. Looking to play the field and have a short-term relationship with a few strong-minded females. Enjoys water sports and hanging out with the lads. If interested, dial 0800-B-U-F-F.

Royal Roe

Name: Simon From: Norway About: Water-loving athlete with an aptitude for high jump. Friends call me the King of Fish – I'm a good catch who will have you hooked. Looking to go the distance, even if it's an uphill struggle. Happy to travel – life won't be complete until I have met my perfect match. If, like me, you are willing to die for love, get in touch.