Why is there g**s in the animal kingdom but humans are?

Question

how can there rlly be such a thing as homosexually if its not true in nature, is this some human defect only found in humans? or is homosexuality really a choice?

Answer 1

Homosexual behaviour is not unusual amoungst animals. Geese are ordinarily heterosexual, but there have been instances of male geese forming pair bonds and mating. There is a subspecies of chimpansee known as the bonobo which enguages in casual s*x as a way of relieving tension in their group. Their partners can be any other chimp, including juveniles. There is much more homosexual activity amoungst females than males. Some animals use homosexual behaviour as a stragety to achieve successful mating. One species of waterfowl preforms a courtship display by having the female pursued by a long line of males. She indicates she is ready to mate by stopping and crouching. The male directly behind her will sometimes impersonate a female by copying this behaviour. Once all the males behind him have satisfied themselves, he is left to pursue the female without any competition.

The notion of homosexual behaviour being an abberation is an old Judeo-Christian concept. Homosexual behaviour is much more accepted in the Islamic world. There are strong implications "lawerence of Arabia" had a homosexual relationship with his Arabian guide.  In ancient Greece, warriors had juvinile male appretances who were expected to form intimate relations with their respective champions. This also occurs in many religious institutions. It might have also fueled the scandal which erupted in the American catholic church. I get the distinct impression that in the European church, this practice was much more acceptable, but not something openly discussed. Sadly for the Vatican, Europeans did not understand what an anathema this practice was to puritanical Americans.

Answer 2

there are "g*y" animals.  there have been male flamingos that have raised a baby flamingo together.  I saw it on the internet, so it must be true.

Answer 3

You might find this interesting;

http://www.livescience.com/health/080617...

These are studies that show that the same genes that "causes" homosexuality in males of varying kinds of animals increases fertility in females, making them much more successful in reproduction.  So, not only is homosexuality "natural", but, in moderation, it actually benefits the species.

Answer 4

You will find that homosexuals do not make a choice, they will tell you they were different at birth.  There are examples other animals as well, humans are not the only species.  It is definitely controlled by genes.  

Answer 5

Homosexuality has been recorded in many different species. It is by no means restricted to humans, despite what those who insist it is 'unnatural' would like you to believe. Bisexuality is also known from the animal kingdom - indeed, in bonobos every individual appears to be bisexual. A bonobo regularly mates with every member of its group, regardless of the gender or age of its partner - it's a form of social bonding, rather than just for reproduction.

Whiptail lizards are parthenogenetic (meaning that the entire species is female and are able to reproduce without the need for males), and each female requires the stimulus of 'mating' with another female before she can produce young - you could therefore say that the entire species is g*y.