Do Animals Masturbate: 9 Animal Species That Do and Why
Surprisingly, masturbation is not exclusive to humans; it's a common behavior across various species in the animal kingdom. Here's a look at nine animals known to engage in self-pleasure, along with some insights into why they might do it.
1. Dogs: Dogs commonly hump objects or people and lick their genitals, which are forms of masturbation. This behavior often decreases after neutering.
2. Cats: Cats may engage in excessive genital licking, rubbing against soft objects, or humping when aroused. Like dogs, neutering usually reduces these behaviors.
3. Horses: Male horses, zebras, donkeys, and deer may slap their penises against their abdomens. Female horses have also been observed masturbating by rubbing against objects.
4. Porcupines: Male porcupines often perform self-fellatio, while both males and females may use objects like sticks to stimulate their genitals.
5. Birds: Despite lacking traditional genitalia, birds masturbate by humping objects like branches or rocks using their cloaca.
6. Primates: Many primates, including monkeys, macaques, and chimpanzees, engage in self-pleasure, sometimes using tools like sticks or leaves.
7. Squirrels: Male squirrels masturbate until ejaculation and may consume the ejaculate, possibly to prevent moisture loss.
8. Bats: Bats are known for their flexibility, allowing them to perform oral sex on themselves and even engage in homosexual fellatio.
9. Penguins: Adelie penguins have been observed engaging in masturbation, alongside other controversial sexual behaviors like necrophilia.
Why Do Animals Masturbate? While the exact reasons are still unclear, several theories suggest that animals might masturbate for pleasure, genital grooming, or to improve reproductive success by ensuring high-quality sperm and creating a sperm-friendly environment in females.
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