Bizarre Flirt • Earth.com

The mata mata turtle also exhibits some strange reproductive behavior that would surely entertain any passing observer. The zoo notes that the male begins courtship by opening and closing his wide jaws in the direction of the female. And if this isn’t enough to persuade her, he can also wave the flaps of skin on his head and stretch his back legs out in an attempt to woo the potential mate. Photo Credit: Seregraff/Getty Images

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