Pigs eat their own excrement because it is their only source of B-12 vitamins. They don't do it because they're stupid. They do it to get necessary nutrients. The article cited various cases of homosexuality in animals that were not in captivity and said it happens in and out of captivity. The point of the article was to refute the idea that homosexuality was unnatural behavior. It's not. Examples are found, in humans and other animals, throughout history.
"Chimpanzees have given me so much. The long hours spent with them in the forest have enriched my life beyond measure. What I have learned from them has shaped my understanding of human behavior, of our place in nature." - Jane Goodall
Scientists do it all the time, studying other animals to better undstand us humans. Do you have a female role model in any way? Do you piss like her does? (larry david has no problem at that.) the article suggests many animals engage in homo activity when the other sex is available. I don't care or have a clear stand on legalizing gay merriage, but some of the arguments here are ridiculous.
There's two kinds of people in life. Narrow minded people and open minded people. Let's see who's still around in a hundred years.
Some interesting statements from those who surf the available males over at Match.com. Self-hatred is a horrible thing.
I read someplace (probably here) that Sweden is having problems with sexual abuse of animals. Bestiality became legal there in the 40s when they decriminalized homosexual sex. Just my opinion, but if we are led to believe that animals are not that different than us (ie behavior), then the next logical step would be human/animal unions.
Don't confuse similar, or closely related, with same. Every specie (and person) is unique. But there are many parallels between man and other animals, especially apes. Don't forget that you are 98% chimp, chump.
You're right. I missed the word "that" before "different." But still, man being similar to other species does not mean having human/animal unions is logical. However, it might explain how we can have meaningful relationships with them.
I'll reluctantly agree with you, Mr. M. Of course there are those fringe groups out there who see things a bit differently...
North American whiptail lizards have completely eradicated the male of the species. Females "mate" with each other and lay eggs which only hatch into female lizards.
I'm curious, and I'd like somebody to chime in with their opinion and help me out. For many people who are opposed to homosexual activity, their reasoning is based on the idea that homosexual behavior is a choice. Particularly those that are opposed for religious reasons, it is important to recognize that it is a choice to commit the sin of homosexuality, that men and women were not created that way at birth by god. A lot of the most vehement opposition I've seen in debates on homosexuality is over the topic of it being a choice or "they're born that way." Out of curiosity, is there anybody here who is opposed to homosexuality, but doesn't care whether it's a choice or not?
Do y'all get the feeling that some of the posters here didn't read the whole article or at some point started reading a different article? I don't recall seeing anything in their about legislation or bestiality (in terms of cross species mating.) Its an interesting article and very thought provoking. I liked how they cautioned jumping to conclusions regarding human behavior from animal behavior. Now when can we expect to see "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" on Animal Planet?
OMG! the deers've been watching Oz! serious question- are there any examples of animals mating for life within the same sex, or is this just an example of the gay animal bathhouse?
Yes, there are many, I believe. In fact the cute little gay penguins in the beginning of the article are an example.
