Is gorilla gay

Among free-ranging gorillas, homosexual behaviour has been observed in mountain gorillas. Female gorillas: Adult gorilla females are sexually active almost exclusively during oestrus, i.e. during the phase of their cycle when they are ready to conceive. 1 We highly value your privacy. Personal information is data that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you. 2 Both male and female mountain gorillas (Gorilla gorilla beringei) have been observed engaging in same-sex sexual behaviors. [] Homosexual behavior among male gorillas has been studied. []. 3 The access and use of this site shall thereby constitute the approval of the 'user' to be bound by the following;. The access and use of this site shall be governed by the following terms and agreement 4 We present data on homosexual behavior in female mountain gorillas in the Virunga Volcanoes (Rwanda) and test four functional hypotheses, namely reconciliation, affiliation, dominance expression and sexual arousal. 5 David Kerry Heefner's reflections on a much loved off-off-Broadway play of the s. Published originally on OutHistory in 6 However, the Metro story used judgmental words like “mischievous,” “naughty” and “awkward” to describe the gay gorillas’ behavior, reminding us how often humans — both gay and straight — treat stories of same-sex animal pairings as uncommon and a way to push human sexual values. 7 As part of a study facilitated through the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, a researcher from The University of Western Australia has documented the first detailed evidence of homosexual behaviour in female gorillas. While bonobos are renowned for their rich sexual repertoire which includes homosexual acts, much less is known about the homosexual behaviour of other Great Apes. 8 As part of a study facilitated through the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, a researcher from The University of Western Australia has documented the first detailed evidence of homosexual behaviour in female gorillas. 9 . 10 . 12