Homosexual behavior among animals is common in more than one and a half thousand species of living things. We will tell you about 10 species of animals, among which it is not uncommon.
10. Lions
Among African lions, same-sex relationships are quite common, despite the fact that this beast personifies patriarchal relations and is a symbol of courage. Until now, scientists cannot explain the reasons for this behavior.
9. Penguins
For a long time it was believed that king penguins form homosexual couples due to the fact that they can not distinguish between males and females. But in 2010, a group of researchers found that same-sex couples form only due to a lack of females in the pack. As soon as a new female appears, the homosexual couple breaks up.
8. Giraffes
These animals usually do not form pairs, but they practice neck massage, kisses and sexual relations with a same-sex partner among young animals. All this in order to improve their skills to demonstrate them directly to the female.
7. Seagulls
More than 14% of pairs of gulls consists of two females and one male. This helps the colonies multiply faster. Cases are known even when the female is fertilized “on the side”.
6. Dragonflies
Insects are quite complex creatures to observe. Therefore, the researchers did not find out the reasons for same-sex relationships among dragonflies, but this is a common phenomenon. To attract a partner, the insect uses dances and sensual contacts.
5. Elephants
Half of the elephants' contacts are homosexual. But this is only due to the fact that the most powerful elephant takes all the females. Natural instincts do not disappear, needs remain. If there is no access to the females, the male will look after the male.
4. Dolphins
Same-sex couples also create some of the most developed animals on the planet with their social connections and a special language of communication. Cases of long relationships and even individual flocks, organized entirely from males, which consisted in sexual relations, are known.
3. Swans
Despite the fact that swans are a symbol of fidelity and romantic relationships, it is not uncommon to create pairs of two males and one female. The survival rate of eggs in such couples increases significantly, because males violently protect their offspring, and sometimes they take eggs from heterosexual couples.
2. Macaque
Males of Japanese macaques have to compete for the attention of females not only with males. Scientists have noted that the number of postures during sexual intercourse in females is more diverse. Therefore, females stimulate their genitals about partners, but males are also interested in them. Males learn diversity from females, and then pair up.
1. Hyenas
For a long time, scientists considered hyenas to be transgender because of the shape of their genitals, which looked like male organs. Those females who have increased testosterone become attractive to women. They are larger, more aggressive and more often show male behavior. Therefore, in nature you can find same-sex relationships among this species.