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

A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...
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Biologists Reveal How Same-Sex Sexual Behavior May Have Given Some Primates an Evolutionary Advantage

Nonhuman primates like bonobos and chimpanzees might engage in same-sex sexual activities to strengthen bonds, particularly ...
Queerty on MSN

Study finds same-sex behavior is as important for primates as "making babies"

A major new study has examined the prevalence of same-sex behavior in primates. It appeared Monday in Nature Ecology and ...

Scientists reveal what drives homosexual behavior in primates

Homosexual behavior in primates has a deep evolutionary basis and is more likely to occur in species that live in harsh ...
Jezebel

Same-Sex Behavior Likely Predates Humanity Itself, New Study Suggests

More than 59 different primate species have been observed participating in some kind of same-sex behaviors, making it ...
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Scientists Reveal What Drives Same-Sex Sexual Behavior Among Primates

Biologists tend to look at the animal kingdom and try to categorize things in an organized fashion. But nature has a way of ...
Phys.org

Exploring evolution: Strength connected to sexual behavior of women as well as men

While many studies have looked at possible evolutionary links between men's strength and sexual behavior, a Washington State University study included data on women with a surprising result. Women, as ...
IFLScience

Same-Sex Behavior Is Everywhere In Nature. Does It Have Evolutionary Benefits?

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