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Sexuality in other sentient species

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Beware Of You, Jun 27, 2013.

  1. Beware Of You

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    There is alot of evidence that we are not the only sentient species in the world, Dolphins are possibly sentient like we are, they appear to have names for each other and complicated social structures, also they can recognise themselves in a mirror. They also seem to be similar to us in sexuality

    Dolphins Engage In Bisexuality And Even Homosexuality: Study
     
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    Personally I think we as humans have a lot more in common with other species than we think, and the term "sentient" is one I find silly, because I don't think it's anything you can really properly measure.

    There's a lot of homosexuality in other species. Bats, whales, elephants, lions, gazelles, hyenas, ducks, swans, bonobos, and like thousands of other species are noted to form homosexual bonds. There's even an entire species of lizard that are only female.
     
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    If it's the same one I'm thinking of, they reproduce via parthenogenesis and don't have sex at all, homosexual or otherwise (well, just homosexual since they wouldn't have any other choice :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:).
     
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    Yeah, I don't think that really counts, they don't have sex, I think asexual would be a more correct term
     
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    it is asexual reproduction, at least scientifically, I think.

    I learn something new today lol
     
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    Technically, the form of reproduction is considered asexual. But they do engage in mating behaviors, including having sex with each other, to help stimulate ovulation.
     
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