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Study shows same-sex sexual behavior is widespread and heritable in macaque monkeys

phys.org Study shows same-sex sexual behavior is widespread and heritable in macaque monkeys

Observations of a wild colony of macaques over three years show same-sex sexual behavior among males is widespread and may be beneficial.

Observations of a wild colony of macaques over three years show same-sex sexual behavior among males is widespread and may be beneficial.

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  • The heritable part is interesting

    • Yep! From the article:

      The results, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, suggest same-sex sexual behavior (SSB) has evolved and may be a common feature of primate reproduction.