https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bull-and-male-donkey-who-choose-each-other-again-and-again-for-sexContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bull-and-male-donkey-who-choose-each-other-again-and-again-for-sexhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bull-and-male-donkey-who-choose-each-other-again-and-again-for-sex#u177075Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:40 +0000Researchers documented an ongoing sexual relationship and deep social bond between a bull and a male donkey on a plateau in Ethiopia. Scientists from the University of Pisa observed the pair engaging in sexual intercourse alongside affectionate behaviors including licking, rubbing, and nuzzling. While same-sex behavior occurs widely across the animal kingdom, this cross-species pairing has baffled experts due to its persistent and tender nature. The animals were initially spotted by students who were deployed to study gelada monkeys grazing on the same grassy plateau.Why it mattersScientists p