Tag: environmental stress
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Primates’ same-sex behavior reinforces bonds under environmental stress
Introduction: A closer look at primate social life When people think of animal sexuality, they often imagine reproduction as the sole driver. Yet a growing body of research shows that sexual behavior in non-human primates serves a wider repertoire of social functions. A recent study by researchers including Prof. Vincent Savolainen suggests that same-sex sexual…
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Primate Bonds: Same-Sex Behavior Reinforces Groups Under Stress
Introduction: Why study same-sex behavior in primates? Researchers have long explored the complexities of animal social life, but a growing body of work highlights how same-sex sexual behavior can play a functional role beyond reproduction. In non-human primates, scientists are observing patterns where same-sex interactions appear to strengthen social ties, mediate conflict, and help groups…
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Primate Same-Sex Behavior Bonds Under Environmental Stress
New research points to a social function for same-sex interactions in primates Researchers studying primate societies have long observed a range of sexual behaviours beyond reproduction. A recent wave of analysis, led by experts including Vincent Savolainen, proposes that same-sex sexual behaviour in non-human primates may play an important role in maintaining social cohesion when…