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Same-sex sexual behavior observed in dozens of primate species, suggesting evolutionary origin

A recent study has identified same-sex sexual behavior in 59 nonhuman primate species, including bonobos, chimpanzees, and macaques, highlighting the prevalence of such behaviors in the animal kingdom. The research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, suggests that these behaviors may serve broader social functions beyond reproduction, challenging traditional views on the purpose of sexual activity in animals.

Same-sex sexual behavior observed in dozens of primate species, suggesting evolutionary origin

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Key Highlights

  • Same-sex sexual behavior observed in 59 nonhuman primate species.
  • Repeated occurrences noted in 23 species, including bonobos and macaques.
  • Study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.
  • Findings challenge assumptions about the purpose of sex in animals.
  • Research indicates sex may play a broader social role among primates.
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  1. Same-sex sexual behavior observed in dozens of primate species, suggesting evolutionary origin

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