Our results also have implications for the welfare of captive birds. Masturbation is often considered an abnormal response to captivity, but we show that masturbation is very much a natural behaviour that should not usually be discouraged or 'treated' by vets 2/3
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An interest sparked more than a decade ago by the favourite pastime of a student’s pet cockatiel has led to a groundbreaking study of masturbation in birds which will improve understanding of crucial ...
