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Once shunned as a subject unfit for science, same-sex behavior among animals—documented in more than 1, species—is generating an explosion of new research. Now he was agitated: baring his teeth, screaming, turning from one friend to the next. Nearby chimps offered comfort to Max.

But his distress persisted. Then another adult male, year-old David, approached from the side. His mouth was agape. Brooker, then a Gay. What did surprise him was the trust implicit in the act. Some scientists believe that same-sex activity plays an important role in building relationships.

The encounter was yet animal data point in a growing understanding: Homosexual behavior is more common among nonhuman animals than scientists once acknowledged. By several estimates, researchers have observed such activity in more than 1, species. Scientists have long known that heterosexual behavior varies wildly among animals.

Snowshoe hares breed promiscuously. Male elephant seals preside over harems of dozens of females. Likewise, animals exhibit diverse same-sex behavior. Before splitting a honeycomb found together, female bonobos will rub genitals, which Durham University primatologist Zanna Clay says reduces tension and helps them share.

Bonin flying foxesa type of bat, curl up in same-sex clusters to keep warm during the mating season, and oral-genital stimulation is common in the male clusters. But these young scientists were hardly the first to notice. Same-sex behavior has been recorded in more than bird species. At the Denver Zoo, two male flamingos, Lance and Freddie belowsex up for several years and became social media stars.

When they did travel away from each other, their reunions were filled with petting and rubbing.

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They also engaged in sexual mounting behavior. But little of it results in pregnancies. We know they happen because there are offspring. But we see very few. Mann has identified several reasons for this same-sex behavior, including dominance and practice among juveniles for adult mating. When an older male comes into a group of younger dolphins, he might flip on his side and allow a younger male to mount him.

They remain together today. Over the years, they have separated and reunited.