Where’s All The Animal Vagina Research?

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7. Hyena Clitoris Research

For a long time, the species was believed to be hermaphrodite. In fact, only the shape of the gland marks the difference between a penis and a clitoris in spotted hyenas. The erection of the penis or clitoris, which is voluntary in both sexes, is certainly a display of submission in both male and female spotted hyenas. Studies have also revealed that the clitoris plays a high social role in the clans of these animals.

The subordinate female individuals lick the clitoris of a higher-ranked female as a clear sign of submission and obedience. Nevertheless, this is not something that happens only amongst females, since males (which are inferior to all females) and cubs also lick the clitoris of dominant females. There is also the situation when females lick each other's clitorises, which is a greeting or an affective behavior that strengthens links between individuals. Oppositely, a female will never lick the penis of a male, since it is subordinate - the highest ranked male is inferior to the lowest ranked female.

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Giving birth through the clitoris, even a giant one, sounds like a nightmare.