If a lonely Valentine's Day has you doubting the power of dating apps,eroticism in indian miniature painting get ready to believe again.
Calaya and Baraka met just three years ago thanks to a matching algorithm. Since then, the two strangers went from potential dates, to lovers, and finally, to expectant parents — of a baby gorilla.
Baraka and Calaya are western lowland gorillas, residents of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Their, erm, fruitful partnership, only got underway thanks to a dating algorithm, made specially for gorillas.
SEE ALSO: Picky gorilla wanting to see more pictures of apes is all of us on dating appsAs reported in the New Yorkeron Monday, the Smithsonian's "Gorilla Matchmaking" program is responsible for the union of Baraka and Calaya. The Smithsonian brought Calaya to meet Baraka back in February 2015 (quite the Valentine's Day present), thanks to a match determined by a genetic and personality algorithmic compatibility ranking. The initial "Gorilla Matchmaking" technology was designed as part of the Gorilla Species Survival Plan back in the '80s, and they've continued to refine the algorithm to promote gorilla breeding and species health ever since.
Apparently, Calaya and Baraka earned the highest compatibility score possible. Not only was their pairing genetically attractive to zoo curators (since they have rare genetic make-ups, which promotes species diversity) — but their personalities were a match, too! Baraka is chill and family oriented, while Calaya is "confident, quirky, and creative." Talk about a swipe right!
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Now, three years later, Calaya is expecting a little one, due some time between mid March and early May, according to the Smithsonian. The zoo reports that she is adapting to the needs of motherhood through a training program involving a gorilla plush doll. And according to the New Yorker, Calaya and Baraka sometimes appear to be kissing.
And luckily, romance hasn't gone by the wayside. The couple's Valentine's Day plans include foraging for Valentine's Day-themed painted boxes which their keepers have placed throughout their habitat. The boxes are filled with hay, and the gorilla equivalent of Valentine's Day Chocolate: their favorite treats, popcorn and nuts.
Happy Valentine's Day, y'all. Maybe don't lose faith in those dating apps just yet.
With iOS 18, your iPhone can tell the time even when battery is nearYour dog cries when you come home, scientists findWaymo recalls all vehicles after robotaxiWeChat tests breaking news alerts as it looks to enrich realNASA cancels second Artemis launch attempt to the moon amid stubborn fuel leakBeReal acquired by Voodoo for a huge chunk of changeXpeng to release "doorNASA fixes glitch on Voyager 1, the farthest space probe in the cosmosCanon Suzhou denies layoff compensation terms amid social media buzz · TechNodeScientists harness powers of Webb and Hubble in new stunning phantom galaxy imageWhy the monarch butterfly in the U.S. will likely be officially endangered'Bridgerton' Season 3 is fun, but I can't get past this 1 plot holeBest soundbar deal: Score the Bose TV Speaker soundbar for its lowest price at AmazonWith iOS 18, your iPhone can tell the time even when battery is nearWebb space telescope's new Neptune images reveal ghostly, stunning ringsInsta360 launches GO 3S, a tiny 4K action camera with Apple's Find MyPerseids meteor shower to peak during supermoon. How to see itWhat we'll see when NASA crashes into an asteroid on purposeJames Webb Space Telescope image shows trippy new view of Jupiter and its aurorasJames Webb Space Telescope image shows trippy new view of Jupiter and its auroras Trump tosses binders of paperwork because regulations are bad The best apps of 2020 (so far) Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries' reboot wants you to crack the case 8 actually good things about dating in 2020, so far Why Black activists are fighting for D.C. statehood Crappy puns abound after patrons hit by flying poop at Disneyland Samsung's new UV device charges and disinfects your phone New CDC study shows just how serious a threat Zika is to pregnant women Why Earth has a stubborn cold spot that's cooling 'You will always be Batman': Celebrities post tributes to Adam West Caroline Criado Perez and Tracy King on the gender data gap that's putting lives at risk How should 'Game of Thrones' have ended? Are you ready for California’s big new privacy law? Enforcement starts today. Hulu vs. Plex: Which group streaming service is right for you? Apple Watch Series 5 vs Fitbit Versa 2: Which smartwatch is worth it? Samurai armor for pets is here, and it's unbelievably badass This man's celebrity encounter on the Tube is just glorious The best apps for remembering that website you want to revisit Facebook improperly gave users' data to third Uber driver took Bills player on 500
3.1886s , 10170.125 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【eroticism in indian miniature painting】,Charm Information Network