Why are Japanese macaques humping deer?
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#2It seems like it's somewhat symbiotic in that the adolescent macaques derive sexual pleasure/"practice" from the interaction while the deer have parasites cleaned off them.
Also, as they mentioned, it will be interesting if this behavior persists and becomes integrated into their culture or will be forgotten.
On a side note, do the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo there, or is that just my misinterpretation?
Re: Why are Japanese macaques humping deer?
#3It seems like it's somewhat symbiotic in that the adolescent macaques derive sexual pleasure/"practice" from the interaction while the deer have parasites cleaned off them. Also, as they mentioned, it will be interesting if this behavior persists and becomes integrated into their culture or will be forgotten. On a side note, do the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo there, or is that just my misinterpre…
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#4It seems like it's somewhat symbiotic in that the adolescent macaques derive sexual pleasure/"practice" from the interaction while the deer have parasites cleaned off them. Also, as they mentioned, it will be interesting if this behavior persists and becomes integrated into their culture or will be forgotten. On a side note, do the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo there, or is that just my misinterpre…
>the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo
It seems like they're sweaty and exhausted, presumably from hard work in an unfamiliarly hot climate.
Re: Why are Japanese macaques humping deer?
#5It seems like it's somewhat symbiotic in that the adolescent macaques derive sexual pleasure/"practice" from the interaction while the deer have parasites cleaned off them. Also, as they mentioned, it will be interesting if this behavior persists and becomes integrated into their culture or will be forgotten. On a side note, do the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo there, or is that just my misinterpre…
> the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo It seems like they're sweaty and exhausted, presumably from hard work in an unfamiliarly hot climate.
For sure, it's possible. Like I said, I could be wrong. It just looks like the lean-in is one way. But yeah, it could also be exhaustion or other things.
Re: Why are Japanese macaques humping deer?
#6So deer are nature's equivalent of an off-balance washing machine?
Re: Why are Japanese macaques humping deer?
#7It seems like it's somewhat symbiotic in that the adolescent macaques derive sexual pleasure/"practice" from the interaction while the deer have parasites cleaned off them. Also, as they mentioned, it will be interesting if this behavior persists and becomes integrated into their culture or will be forgotten. On a side note, do the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo there, or is that just my misinterpre…
1) Certainly possible that that's the only mutually beneficial component. We see that with marine animals quite often. The deer in the video totes doesn't give a fuck.
2) The photo also stuck me as a little weird. Could be because the man seems simultaneously more sweaty and more excited than the woman. That sort of pose is something I'd do with someone that expect to reciprocate by doing the same or leaning in. That said, it's also likely that the photographer wanted a photo and expects some sort of pose. Could have been more awkward to just there.
Re: Why are Japanese macaques humping deer?
#8It seems like it's somewhat symbiotic in that the adolescent macaques derive sexual pleasure/"practice" from the interaction while the deer have parasites cleaned off them. Also, as they mentioned, it will be interesting if this behavior persists and becomes integrated into their culture or will be forgotten. On a side note, do the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo there, or is that just my misinterpre…
I see absolutely nothing weird with the photo.
Re: Why are Japanese macaques humping deer?
#9It seems like it's somewhat symbiotic in that the adolescent macaques derive sexual pleasure/"practice" from the interaction while the deer have parasites cleaned off them. Also, as they mentioned, it will be interesting if this behavior persists and becomes integrated into their culture or will be forgotten. On a side note, do the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo there, or is that just my misinterpre…
According to the caption, the photo is a selfie. Guy's just come running from the tripod (or rock or whatever). Doesn't make for great or natural poses.
Re: Why are Japanese macaques humping deer?
#10It seems like it's somewhat symbiotic in that the adolescent macaques derive sexual pleasure/"practice" from the interaction while the deer have parasites cleaned off them. Also, as they mentioned, it will be interesting if this behavior persists and becomes integrated into their culture or will be forgotten. On a side note, do the researchers seem to share an uncomfortable photo there, or is that just my misinterpre…
According to the caption, the photo is a selfie. Guy's just come running from the tripod (or rock or whatever). Doesn't make for great or natural poses.
Aha! That is a very likely explanation. Thanks.