It turns out, menstruation is quite rare in the animal kingdom, even amongst mammals. Other primates menstruate (though not as heavily as humans do), as do some species of bats and elephant shrews. ... A recent survey from the makers of the cycle-tracking app Clue found over 5000 euphemisms for the word “period”.

Which animals show periods?

Gorillas, chimpanzees, monkeys, orangutans and humans are all primates and therefore they all show menstruation cycle.

Do female dogs get periods?

Dogs typically go into heat on average every six months, but this varies especially in the beginning. It can take some dogs around 18 to 24 months to develop a regular cycle. Small dogs usually go into heat more often — as much as three to four times a year.