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An interest sparked more than a decade ago by the favourite pastime of a student’s pet cockatiel has led to a groundbreaking study of masturbation in birds which will improve understanding of crucial ...
An interest sparked more than a decade ago by the favourite pastime of a student’s pet cockatiel has led to a groundbreaking study of masturbation in birds which will improve understanding of crucial and under-examined aspects of bird behaviour and welfare
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Masturbation among birds is ‘natural’ and should not be punished, say experts
Masturbation among birds is ‘natural’ and should not be punished, say experts
<p>Study finds activity is not harmful or caused by stress of captivity – and is in fact more common in wild birds</p><p>An investigation into acts of self-pleasure among parrots and other birds has reached a climax, with the results providing welcome relief for vets and researchers, not to mention the birds themselves.</p><p>Bird keepers are often advised to discourage and even punish birds for masturbating, but the study found the activity was more common in the wild than in captivity, with researchers concluding it is part of a bird’s natural behaviour.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jun/01/masturbation-birds-natural-healthy-behaviour-study">Continue reading...</a>
Fun fact: it's well known humans & other mammals masturbate, but many birds (male & female) enjoy a good wank too. Since they do this more in nature than in captivity, it seems its probs not (solely) ...
Fun fact: it's well known humans & other mammals masturbate, but many birds (male & female) enjoy a good wank too. Since they do this more in nature than in captivity, it seems its probs not (solely) due to stress/boredom
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It Turns Out Birds Masturbate Too, And Evolution May Explain Why : ScienceAlert
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1004082/
Birds do it, all right. And they’re perfectly happy to fly solo. New research s...
It Turns Out Birds Masturbate Too, And Evolution May Explain Why : ScienceAlert
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Birds do it, all right. And they’re perfectly happy to fly solo. New research suggests that we should…
It Turns Out Birds #Masturbate Too, And Evolution May Explain Why
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Masturbation among birds is more common in the wild than in captivity.
guardian
Masturbation among birds is part of a bird’s natural behaviour.
guardian
New research suggests that birds masturbate.
bluesky
Framing · 4 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
guardian
“should not be punished”
→ Masturbation among birds should not be punished
guardian
“providing welcome relief for vets and researchers, not to mention the birds themselves”
→ The study results are seen as welcome relief for vets, researchers, and birds
guardian
“reached a climax”
→ The study concluded
bluesky
“And they’re perfectly happy to fly solo”
→ Birds engage in masturbation