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An unusual sexual bond between a bull and a male donkey

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Researchers reported in Current Biology on November 2, 2026, that an ongoing sexual bond exists between a bull and a male donkey on an Ethiopian plateau. This represents a rare same-sex sexual partnership in nature, occurring in a specific region of Ethiopia.

Key points

• A bull and a male donkey are engaged in an ongoing sexual relationship on an Ethiopian plateau.
• This same-sex sexual bond is rare in nature, occurring specifically in the region of Ethiopia.

Context

Sexual interactions between animals of the same sex are common in the wild. This specific case involves a bull and a male donkey in Ethiopia, marking a documented instance of same-sex bonding in nature.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single reported case from a specific journal. No other locations, species, or long-term data are provided. The study is from a preprint and may not be fully peer-reviewed.

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