Bonobo Sexual Behaviour and its Social Tension-Reducing Functions
Bonobos show a particularly pronounced sexual activity and an extraordinarily broad spectrum of sexual contacts for primates. These also extend to non-reproductive life phases and partner combinations. For example, homosexual contacts and sexual contacts between young animals or with adults are frequent, and females are ready to mate throughout the menstrual cycle. Bonobos use sexual contacts not only for reproductive purposes, but also in the context of social conflicts, where they have a clear tension-reducing or peacemaking function.
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Bonobo Sexual Behaviour and its Social Tension-Reducing Functions
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1997
Runtime
0h 34m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Das Sexualverhalten der Bonobos und seine Funktionen sozialen Spannungsabbaus
Production Companies
Institut für den wissenschaftlichen Film (IWF)
Director
Susanne Eickhoff
Description
Bonobos show a particularly pronounced sexual activity and an extraordinarily broad spectrum of sexual contacts for primates. These also extend to non-reproductive life phases and partner combinations. For example, homosexual contacts and sexual contacts between young animals or with adults are frequent, and females are ready to mate throughout the menstrual cycle. Bonobos use sexual contacts not only for reproductive purposes, but also in the context of social conflicts, where they have a clear tension-reducing or peacemaking function.
