Nat Ecol Evol August 2023 PMID 37429903

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques.

Jackson Clive, Ewan Flintham, Vincent Savolainen

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The group's discussions reflect high interest and engagement, with some participants emphasizing the evolutionary and social implications of the research, such as its heritability and biological basis, while others note the significance of the findings by describing the research as 'a game changer' or sharing personal involvement in its data collection. This tone and content underscore the perceived scientific importance and societal relevance of the publication.

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Most discussions affirm the significance of the research, emphasizing its findings on heritability and widespread nature of same-sex behaviors in macaques, aligning with scientific consensus.

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The discussions show high curiosity and engagement, with examples like mentions of the study being 'a game changer' and personal involvement in fieldwork, indicating strong interest.

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Participants delve into the methods, implications, and evolutionary aspects of the study, citing specific findings and sharing personal reactions, demonstrating deep engagement.

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Many contributors highlight the study's importance for understanding natural behaviors, challenging misconceptions, and influencing perceptions of innate sexual behaviors, indicating high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Samesex sociosexual behavior (SSB) is common and heritable in male rhesus macaques, meaning it can evolve through natural selection.
  • The study found that individual differences in SSB are consistent over time and influenced partly by genetics, with a positive relationship between behaviors of giving and receiving same-sex mounting.
  • SSB does not appear to have any reproductive costs; instead, it helps build alliances that are linked to higher reproductive success, suggesting it plays an important role in primate social and reproductive strategies.]

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Benjamin Ryan
@benryanwriter · X

Bad news for people who claim homosexuality isn't "natural": Scientists' "observations of a wild colony of macaques over three years show same-sex sexual behavior among males is widespread and may be beneficial." https://t.co/AKoiqpJxu7

Jul 10, 2023 · 33 likes · 1 share · 41,824 followers View post →
Alfons López Tena
@alfonslopeztena · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques: It is frequent, can evolve, and is not costly, indicating that SSB may be a common feature of primate reproductive ecology By @EwanFlintham et al. https://t.co/6v1ggIzhr5

Jul 10, 2023 · 16 likes · 8 shares · 187,258 followers View post →
Michael Bailey
@profjmb · X

#Puzzles2023 Next up, something completely different. Jackson Clive "Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques" Paul Vasey does both human and animal work (latter on bisexual Japanese macaques). Puzzles has a long tradition of valuing

Aug 12, 2023 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 9,652 followers View post →
Chris Stringer
@ChrisStringer65 · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/Xxdt8eRqST

Aug 7, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 29,933 followers View post →
Paul L. Vasey
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Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/1bwB3zKdZR

Jul 10, 2023 · 12 likes · 1,661 followers View post →
Brian D. Earp, Ph.D.
@briandavidearp · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques - Nature Ecology & Evolution https://t.co/98jaTnEhOb

Jul 13, 2023 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 26,122 followers View post →

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imbufnatu
@imbufnatul · X

@sabinr999 @poltalknoaction @aa_george34857 @SilviaUscov Intr-o cercetare facuta pe 236 masculi de macac 19,35% au arătat comportamente homosexuale repetabile și stabile în timp, adică nu întâmplătoare. Deci orientare nu comportament. Cica “fapt hiperstudiat”

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imbufnatu
@imbufnatul · X

@aa_george34857 @SilviaUscov … de macaci https://t.co/ldTHe2smNr

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Rhay Ψ
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@ewerton_ro63331 @J40ZIM @soh_oLeo @NewsLiberdade “Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques” — Nature Ecology & Evolution (2023). “Experimentally evoked same-sex sexual behaviour in pigeons: better to be in a female-female pair than alone”

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@TecktonikDesMer · X

@rifain85390 @apostatsapiens3 @xylazopram L’homosexualité n’est pas contre nature . Vu qu'on observe chez de nombreux mammifères, oiseaux, poissons, insectes… et elle pourrait avoir évolué pour renforcer la prosocialité, la cohésion et la tolérance au sein des groupes. https://t.co/zdIEFwyMVa https://t.co/7wZmfhRL3p

Aug 12, 2025 · 1 like · 173 followers View post →
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Alan McElligott
@amcell.bsky.social · Bluesky

2023. Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques spiral.imperial.ac.uk/handle/10044...

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Paul L. Vasey
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Leon of Essex
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Catherine Salmon
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RT @profjmb: #Puzzles2023 Next up, something completely different. Jackson Clive "Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritabl…

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Michael Bailey
@profjmb · X

#Puzzles2023 Next up, something completely different. Jackson Clive "Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques" Paul Vasey does both human and animal work (latter on bisexual Japanese macaques). Puzzles has a long tradition of valuing

Aug 12, 2023 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 9,652 followers View post →
Chris Stringer
@ChrisStringer65 · X

RT @ChrisStringer65: Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/Xxdt8eRqST

Aug 8, 2023 · 3 shares · 29,933 followers View post →
Bruce Waynejrv
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RT @AthopeMarie: Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/W5nJxofuZc

Aug 7, 2023 · 1 share · 5,141 followers View post →
Damien Marie AtHope Ⓐ
@AthopeMarie · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/W5nJxofuZc

Aug 7, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,373 followers View post →
Chris Stringer
@ChrisStringer65 · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/Xxdt8eRqST

Aug 7, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 29,933 followers View post →
Sam
@samedwards410 · X

Great to finally see this paper come out! The study finds that same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques. Worth a read! I am very happy to see one of my photos used too (I was involved in some of the fieldwork)! https://t.co/BAtlotZv2f https://t.co/T7xR9H6Api

Jul 24, 2023 · 1 like · 182 followers View post →
Dagsannr
@Dagsannr · X

@Riesstiu1 @TDisputations This would be the paper titled "Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques" Widespread. Yeah. Go read it.

Jul 24, 2023 · 33 followers View post →
Niclas Berggren
@Nonicoc · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/YX9zoOvKPQ

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ken crichlow
@ken_crichlow · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques | Nature Ecology & Evolution https://t.co/DPQMgJe6cz

Jul 19, 2023 · 3,951 followers View post →
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naganuma
@0naganuma · X

同性社会性的行動 (SSB)が生殖成功率の向上に関連 SSBが霊長類の生殖生態の共通の特徴である可能性があることを示している 〜〜〜 Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/7XlI418n2q

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James Hughes
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Brian D. Earp, Ph.D.
@briandavidearp · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques - Nature Ecology & Evolution https://t.co/98jaTnEhOb

Jul 13, 2023 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 26,122 followers View post →
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Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques | Nature Ecology & Evolution https://t.co/p6YPgpmNin

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George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques. https://t.co/2kCjyZAdUv

Jul 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 7,821 followers View post →
Adenoid Hynkel
@AdenoidHynkel12 · X

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Jason Madden
@ossmkitty · X

RT @alfonslopeztena: Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques: It is frequent, can evolve, and is…

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Alfons López Tena
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サルのオス同士のマウンティングって ”same-sex sociosexual behaviour” なの? Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques | Nature Ecology & Evolution https://t.co/uk7F2URiSQ

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@sarekore · X

また、同性間の性行動はある程度遺伝性があり(6.4%)、進化する可能性があることも明らかになりました。Nature Ecology & Evolution誌https://t.co/gqYDcA2RyZ

Jul 11, 2023 · 1 like · 941 followers View post →
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@enturbulator · X

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Paul L. Vasey
@Vaseylab · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques https://t.co/1bwB3zKdZR

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Alfons López Tena
@alfonslopeztena · X

Same-sex sociosexual behaviour is widespread and heritable in male rhesus macaques: It is frequent, can evolve, and is not costly, indicating that SSB may be a common feature of primate reproductive ecology By @EwanFlintham et al. https://t.co/6v1ggIzhr5

Jul 10, 2023 · 16 likes · 8 shares · 187,258 followers View post →
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Bad news for people who claim homosexuality isn't "natural": Scientists' "observations of a wild colony of macaques over three years show same-sex sexual behavior among males is widespread and may be beneficial." https://t.co/AKoiqpJxu7

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