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Is homosexuality found in animals?
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Yes, just a couple of days ago there was an item on a wildlife programme on TV where a pair of homosexual penguins stole an egg from a penguin couple and a fight ensued. It was fascinating. I believe there is other evidence of other species engaging in homosexual behaviour.
Marionville
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Oct 2, 2018
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Acts of homosexuality absolutely. Certain animals, some insects and other lower species have males that will act as females to get treats.
We had two love birds. I forget their real names, as we called them blood and vicious. Love birds will pick a single mate to stay loyal to. Those two, both females, bonded. If we had introduced a male into their cage they would have literally taken his head off. Love birds are not nice and lovey to others, only to one other love bird.
Beowulfsfriend
Level 9
Oct 2, 2018
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.. But do they have a sexual relationship?
@belfodil not my birds. And I have read about animals having sex with same sex animals. In higher animals, it is usually seen as an act of dominance- why you shouldn't let a smaller unneutered male cat roam at night outdoors. One of the reasons.
Aside from bonobos, who use sex in all ways - m/f; m/m; f/f - I don't know if lower species seem to enjoy sex. And even bonobos, who do seem to enjoy sex, often have sex to diffuse situations.
So, I have just added two questions for which I have no answer: is sex needed to have a homosexual relationship; and what animals enjoy having sex.
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