A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights that same-sex sexual behaviour is prevalent across over 1,500 animal species, including mammals, insects, fish, birds, and frogs. The research suggests that this behaviour has multiple evolutionary origins in mammals and is more commonly observed in social species. It may have evolved to promote positive social relationships and manage intrasexual aggression, particularly in species where adults sometimes engage in lethal conflicts.
The study found that same-sex sexual behaviour occurs in both males and females, with male same-sex behaviour more likely in species with high male-male violence. This behaviour does not hinder opposite-sex reproduction and can enhance social relationships, coalition formation, and reproductive success in some cases. However, the study emphasizes that same-sex sexual behaviour in animals should not be directly compared to human sexual orientation or preference. It is a behaviour observed during reproduction with a member of the same sex but does not denote sexual orientation identity.
The evolution of same-sex behaviour in animals may have various underlying causes, including misidentifying the sexes of potential mates and forming strategic coalitions. Genetic factors may also play a role in this behaviour, with researchers exploring potential genetic variants associated with it in animals. So there you have it! It’s natural like anything else, yet people are still brainwashed by imaginary gods and believes which have no scientific proof whatsoever.
