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From: trb@masscomp.UUCP (Andy Tannenbaum)
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Subject: Re: Making the connection
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Date: Thu, 29-Dec-83 15:20:04 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec 29 15:20:04 1983
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I don't see how animals could know that coitus is a vehicle for
reproduction.  We all know because we were told.  I bet that if I were
born and dumped in isolation somewhere that I'd never know that coitus
was a vehicle for reproduction.  I venture to guess that if I never was
aware of other creatures humping or otherwise stimulating themselves
sexually, that I'd never think to try it myself.  I suspect that
animals hump because they see other animals hump, and they find that
they enjoy the sensation, NOT for reproductive purposes.

	Andy Tannenbaum   Masscomp Inc  Westford MA   (617) 692-6200 x274