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Same-Sex Sexual Behavior in Primates May Be an Ancient Survival Strategy

Homosexual behaviour in primates has a deep evolutionary basis and is more likely to occur in species that live in harsh environments, are hunted by predators, or live in more complex societies, scientists said Monday.

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