‘Lesbian’ seagulls and ‘gay’ rams: the endless sexual diversity of nature
A new study suggests that although animal scientists widely observe same-sex sexual behaviours in primates and other mammals, they seldom publish about it. To find out why and to hear about some of the examples of sexual diversity from the animal kingdom, Ian Sample talks to science writer Josh Davis, author of A Little Gay Natural History
July 11, 202418m 5sExplicit
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Same-sex sexual behaviours have been reported in a wide variety of species, and a new study suggests that, although animal scientists widely observe it, they seldom publish about same-sex sexual behaviour in primates and other mammals. To find out why and to hear about some of the examples of sexual diversity from the animal kingdom, Ian Sample hears from Josh Davis, a science writer at the Natural History Museum in London and author of the book A Little Gay Natural History. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sciencepod">theguardian.com/sciencepod</a>
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ScienceAnimal behaviourBiologySexualityAnimalsWorld news