Paris, France, Jan 12, 2026 (AFP) - Scientists reveal what drives homosexual behaviour in primates

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Homosexual behaviour in primates has a deep evolutionary basis and is more likely to occur in species that live in harsh environments, are hunted by predators or live in more complex societies, scientists said Monday. Males or females of the same sex mounting or otherwise stimulating each other have been documented across the animal kingdom. More than 1,500 different species have been observed engaging in same-sex sexual behaviour, with some of......

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