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There is evidence of same-sex sexual behavior in at least 110 species of insects and arachnids. [122] Scharf et al. says: "Males are more frequently involved in same-sex sexual (SSS) behavior in the laboratory than in the field, and isolation, high density, and exposure to female pheromones increase its prevalence. SSS behavior is often shorter than the equivalent heterosexual behavior. Most cases can be explained via mistaken identification by the active (courting/mounting) male. Passive males often resist courting/mating attempts". [122] Bat species that have been observed engaging in homosexual behavior in captivity include the Comoro flying fox ( Pteropus livingstonii), the Rodrigues flying fox ( Pteropus rodricensis) and the common vampire bat ( Desmodus rotundus). [21]a b Roselli CE, Larkin K, Resko JA, Stellflug JN, Stormshak F (February 2004). "The volume of a sexually dimorphic nucleus in the ovine medial preoptic area/anterior hypothalamus varies with sexual partner preference". Endocrinology. 145 (2): 478–83. doi: 10.1210/en.2003-1098. PMID 14525915. Terry J (2000). " 'Unnatural Acts' in Nature: The Scientific Fascination with Queer Animals". GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies. 6 (2): 151–193. doi: 10.1215/10642684-6-2-151. S2CID 145504677.

Zuk M (22 November 2011). "Same-sex insects: what do bees-or at least flies-have to tell us about homosexuality?". Natural History. 119 (10): 22. We’ve all been there – you’re at the park, or having a dinner party, and your dog starts humping someone else’s pup or one of your guests’ legs. We attribute a lot of human qualities to our canine friends, causing people to wonder – can my dog be gay? Can Dogs Be Gay? Elmér M, Nørgaard JP, Djurhuus JC, Adolfsson T (May 1988). "Terodiline in the treatment of diurnal enuresis in children". Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. 6 (2): 119–24. doi: 10.3109/02813438809009301. PMID 3291041.

What do if my dog humps too much?

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