[1][2] this is a list of animals for which there is documented evidence of homosexual behavior. Anne has often been called the “jane goodall of giraffes” remember, the language we use matters Historically, the assertion that homosexuality is contra naturam—against nature—has been made in order to justify that persecution
Scientists Closer to Understanding Gay Behavior in Animals - Newsweek
Whatever the nature of homophobic bigotry, science is not on.
In addition, male giraffes have also been observed engaging in homosexual behavior by rubbing their necks against each others’ bodies while ignoring the females
Yet another example is lizards of the genus teiidae, which can copulate with both male and female mates. History is packed with scientists ignoring queerness in giraffes—and lots of other animals—or writing off such behaviors as being the result of confusion, fights for social dominance, platonic. No, 90% of giraffes aren't gay | realclearsciencea new split has emerged in the labour party over a matter more urgent than brexit “ninety per cent of giraffes are gay,” dawn butler, the shadow secretary for women and equalities, told a pinknews awards event earlier this month.
Homosexuality is most widespread among animals with a complex herd life It functions as a kind of social glue for bonobos, who use sex to diffuse conflict—a marked difference from other primates that solve conflicts with violence Homosexuality also plays a social role among other male animals, such as big horn sheep and lions. Anne innis dagg spent over 400 hours observing giraffes in the wild, noting down how they behaved with one another and changing our understanding of giraffe behaviour
