The internet fandom culture term shipping (desiring a romantic relationship between two characters) has now jumped from anime and sitcoms to zoo animals.
Assigning human romantic narratives to animal behavior carries significant risks. When we interpret every animal pairing through a romantic lens, we may miss important behavioral information. A gorilla "couple" that appears devoted might actually be engaged in complex dominance dynamics. A penguin "love triangle" might reflect competition for resources rather than emotional attachment.