It Turns Out Birds Masturbate Too, And Evolution May Explain Why

Masturbation Among Birds Is Widespread, Natural, And Should Not Be Punished, Say Scientists

Masturbation is generally considered a harmful response to the stresses of captivity for our feathered friends, but a new paper finds it's actually the norm.

It Turns Out Birds Masturbate Too, And Evolution May Explain Why

Birds do it, all right.

Just in Case You Were Wondering, Scientists Say Bird Masturbation Is Totally Normal

Hey, just FYI, in case you were wondering, scientists say that bird masturbation is totally healthy and normal. I know it probably wasn’t at the top of your mind today. But eventually we all arrive at the same questions: Do birds masturbate? And if they do, should somebody be concerned about it? According to science, the answer is yes, they do, and no, you probably don’t need to worry. So, you know, one less thing to worry about. According to a …

Birds masturbate, and that’s perfectly normal

mycteria/ShutterstockFor captive animals, engaging in natural behaviour is a pillar of the animal welfare framework. But when it comes to sex, one important behaviour has been largely ignored, and sometimes even punished: masturbation. Solo sex is surprisingly common across the animal kingdom. It is well documented in primates. Tortoises are surprisingly vocal during their solo lovemaking endeavours, if not very graceful. Camels masturbate by ru…