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[DISCUSSION] Ducks, in general, are rapists (and often gangrapists)... but are there any species that aren't? Where consent is honored? That mate for life? Etc? (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There is a brain difference with respect to oxytocin sensitivity that seems to control the nesting behavior.

That is fascinating. I would imagine it's also a benefit to know that you've got another warm buddy to nest with consistently.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I got it wrong ๐Ÿ˜ก Prairie voles are the "monogamous" ones. But here's a general interest article on the topic. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/monogamous-prairie-voles-reveal-the-neurobiology-of-love/

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Ahh, ok. Cool! Thanks for the link!