Bloom, E. Draper, W. Finnegan, L. Garcia, P. Hutton, K. McDowell, R. Singh, T. Wallace, M.
This study explores the impact of romantic poetry on the courting habits of two groups of lemurs: the Shakespearian Lemur and the Byronian Lemur. Our findings suggest that the Shakespearian Lemur is particularly swayed by the iambic pentameter and poetic imagery, resulting in more elaborate courtship dances and increased displays of affection. Meanwhile, the Byronian Lemur seemed to be more drawn to the melancholic themes of love and destruction, leading to an increase in dramatic displays of love followed by emotional outbursts. Overall, our study highlights the power of poetry in the animal kingdom and the potential for even our furry friends to be moved by a well-crafted sonnet.