Gay Penguin Pairs Found in Japanese Aquariums

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Researchers have discovered same-sex pairs of penguins in Japanese aquariums, attributing this behavior to a gender imbalance among the birds. This finding adds to the ongoing discussion about homosexuality in animals, countering claims that such behavior is unnatural. The conversation references previous reports of gay penguins, including those highlighted by the Daily Show, and mentions various animal species known to exhibit homosexual behavior, such as bonobos and rams. Participants share anecdotes about animal behavior, suggesting that many animals do not conform to strict sexual orientations, with some being described as "omnisexual." The discussion emphasizes that homosexual behavior is observed in numerous species, challenging the notion that it is solely a human phenomenon.
  • #31
chroot said:
I'm of the unscientific opinion that animals like dogs are neither heterosexual nor homosexual nor even bisexual -- they are omnisexual. Most dogs will have sex with just about anything -- pillows, Buicks, human legs, furniture, pretty much anything. Every now and then it just happens to be another dog of the opposite sex, and it all works out nicely.

- Warren

:smile: Actually, most of that I would consider the doggy equivalent of masturbation. I can't think of a species of mammal where the males don't do that!

Gokul43201 said:
I say leave them in there for at least another 4 years. This wouldn't be a great time for them to come out of the closet.

LOL! I hadn't thought of it that way...LOL! Coming out of the closet! :smile:
 
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  • #32
chroot said:
I'm of the unscientific opinion that animals like dogs are neither heterosexual nor homosexual nor even bisexual -- they are omnisexual. Most dogs will have sex with just about anything -- pillows, Buicks, human legs, furniture, pretty much anything. Every now and then it just happens to be another dog of the opposite sex, and it all works out nicely.

- Warren


Sure seems like that. More disturbingly the females do it to. My Aunt and uncle have about five dogs, all female, and when they were younger everyone in a while they'd mount each other. Small children too.
 
  • #33
chroot said:
I'm of the unscientific opinion that animals like dogs are neither heterosexual nor homosexual nor even bisexual -- they are omnisexual. Most dogs will have sex with just about anything -- pillows, Buicks, human legs, furniture, pretty much anything. Every now and then it just happens to be another dog of the opposite sex, and it all works out nicely.

- Warren

Yeah, that's my problem...
 
  • #34
Mk said:
Yeah, that's my problem...

You're omnisexual?