Same Sex Pairing in Nature

I was streaming one of those animal science programs on Discovery+ and was surprised to hear that same sex pairing in animals is found in over 450 species.

They had a zoo staff that couldn't understand why a pair of penguins couldn't create a family. Then there was a chromosome test revealing both of those in the pair were males.
 

An experiment whereby a rejected egg was placed into that nest they so dutifully created each year and they not only hatched the chick but tended to it with all the care and attention a heterosexual pair would have bestowed.

I tell you, it has me reconsidering my notions regarding same sex anything.

Not being a proponent of gayness in general, my adherence to scripture and specifically the levitical laws governing behavior has kept me on a strict 'hetero is the only o' course since I got out of the Navy.

I remain opposed to the gaying up of the armed forces by the unqualified commander and chief brigand Barack Obama and his tranny first ladyboy, big stanky Mike.

Anyway this recent turmoil secondary to my attitudes has me wondering just what is what and where I stand in the propriety of behavior and matters of the heart.
 

Perhaps, given nature itself promotes same sex coupling I can ignore the laws stated in Leviticus though the thought of that pains me to no end.

If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

Leviticus 20:13
Holy Bible, King James Version

Same-sex penguin couple become dads to a baby chick at an Australian aquarium

Two male penguins who paired up as a "same-sex couple" have successfully incubated a baby chick and are "doting" on their tiny offspring, an Australian aquarium announced Friday.

Gentoo penguins Sphen and Magic are happily "taking turns caring for their baby chick," born on October 19 weighing 91 grams, said Tish Hannan of the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

Sphen and Magic had caught the attention of aquarium workers when they were constantly seen waddling around and going for swims together.

They then began to build a collective nest of pebbles, prompting the aquarium to provide a dummy egg for them to look after and, when they proved up to the task, a real egg.

The pair have bonded, Hannan, Sea Life's penguin department supervisor, told AFP. "They recognise each other's signature calls and songs.

"Only bonded penguins will be able to successfully find their partner using their calls when they are separated."

Unlike many mammal species, male and female penguins take on the same parenting roles, and share parental duties 50-50.

"There is no real difference when it comes to breeding behaviours between males and females," Hannan explained.

So it "is common to have male-male or female-female showing courtship and breeding behaviour."

Agence France-Presse
Oct 29, 2018 08:32:33 IST