http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/02/14/national/a134928S27.DTL
...it was interesting how the reporter's view of reality (that animals should socialize with others of their species) conflicted with reality itself.
By the way, this kind of animal behavior was noted by Collette in her magnificent collection "Sido/My Mother's House".
Joanna