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UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 22 days ago

Masturbation among birds is ‘natural’ and should not be punished, say experts

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Masturbation among birds is ‘natural’ and should not be punished, say experts

www.theguardian.com

UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 22 days ago
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Study finds activity is not harmful or caused by stress of captivity – and is in fact more common in wild birds
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  • stoly@lemmy.world
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    Why are people being told to punish birds for masturbation? What kind of sickness is that?

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      Masturbation is pretty gross. A large number of bodily functions are, despite being perfectly natural. It’s an instinctual thing.

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    Have people been out there punishing birds for jorking it?

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      I would love to find out but the article is paywalled unless you accept their cookies

      • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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        not crackers?

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          not crackers at all man

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