Nature never judged: Study reveals that birds across all ages engage in masturbation, and it is a healthy and completely natural behaviour

Contrary to societal shame, animals have long engaged in masturbation naturally. A recent study reveals this behavior is prevalent and healthy in birds, occurring across both sexes and age groups, even more frequently in wild populations. This challenges the notion that it's solely a sign of stress or captivity.

Nature never judged: Study reveals that birds across all ages engage in masturbation, and it is a healthy and completely natural behaviour
Contrary to societal shame, animals have long engaged in masturbation naturally. A recent study reveals this behavior is prevalent and healthy in birds, occurring across both sexes and age groups, even more frequently in wild populations. This challenges the notion that it's solely a sign of stress or captivity.