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Unusual Interspecies Bond: Bull 'Achilles' and Donkey 'Patroclus'

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A bull named 'Achilles' and a donkey named 'Patroclus' have formed an unusual interspecies bond, displaying tender affection and sexual interactions that have baffled scientists. The pair, housed at a farm in Italy, have been observed seeking each other's company, nuzzling, rubbing against each other, and engaging in sexual behavior. This bond has shed new light on social and sexual relations between animals.

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  1. El País avatar

    El País

    RSS / @https://feeds.elpais.com/mrss-s/pages/ep/site/elpais.com/portada

    La insólita historia del toro ‘Aquiles’ y el burro ‘Patroclo’: sexo, c...

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    The Guardian

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    ‘It’s really, really unusual’: tender bond between male donkey and bul...

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    El País

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    La insólita historia del toro ‘Aquiles’ y el burro ‘Patroclo’. “Sus in...

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