"Study Reveals Underreporting of Same-Sex Behavior in Animals"
A study published in PLOSOne reveals that same-sex sexual behavior in animals is significantly underreported by researchers, despite being observed in over 1,500 species. The study found that 77% of surveyed experts had observed such behaviors, but only 18% had published their findings. This underreporting is attributed to perceptions of rarity and lack of research priority, rather than socio-political discomfort. The findings suggest that same-sex behavior is widespread and natural in the animal kingdom, challenging previous assumptions and highlighting the need for more comprehensive research.