Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in many animals. Learn what it means, how it varies, and why human labels can mislead.

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Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in hundreds of animal species, though it is not considered a required function for specific ecosystem roles. Some researchers suggest that genetic ...