Are humans the only animal known to masturbate?

Answer 1

Masturbation of the characteristic manner in peculiar to human although there are reports cited in wikipedia and elsewhere of various other modes of masturbation practiced by a wide variety of animals.

Answer 2

NO!
Masturbation is a common practice in the ANIMAL KINGDOM done by both males and females. It has been observed that many animals when they have nothing better to do.

>>Primates, deer, killer whales, dolphins and penguins were observed rubbing themselves against the ground, stones,roots, and other surfaces. >>Orangutans make and use "dildos or sex toys" of wood and bark to masturbate.
>> Apes and Monkeys use a variety of objects to masturbate .
>>Birds masturbate by mounting and copulating with tufts of grass, leaves or mounds of earth.
>> Horses do periodic erections and penile movements.
>>Dogs may balance on rear legs in order to masturbate with both front paws or may do thrustng movements in some objects.
>>Female porcupine may use a stick as a vibrator.
>>Goats had been observed taking the penis into the mouth and produce actual orgasm.
>>Bears and hyenas have been seen practicing mutual masturbation by licking each other's genitals.
>>Primates and lions do genital stimulation using the hand or front paw.
>> Vampire bats & primates do genital stimulation using foot.
>>Walruses do genital stimulation using flippers.
>>Primates,Savanna Baboons,Rhesus Macaques, Bonobos do genital stimulation by using tail and sometimes accompanied by stimulation of the nipples.
>> Common Chimpanzees, Savanna Bonobos, Vervet Monkeys, Squirrel Monkeys, Thinhorn Sheep, Bharal, Aovdad, Dwarf Cavies had been observed licking, sucking and/or nuzzling by a male of his own penis.
>>White-tailed and Mule Deer, Zebras and Takhi do stimulation of the penis by flipping or rubbing it against the belly or in its own sheath.
>> Mountain Sheep, Warthogs, Spotted Hyenas had also been observed having spontaneous ejaculations.
>>Several primates and cetaceans were observed stimulating genitals using inanimate objects.
>>Kangaroos,bulls, goats, sheep, camels and elephants had been observed masturbating.

Check out this WIKI page and visit the links of the resources for more and you may also check out the non-illicit videos of animals captured masturbating.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-human_animal_sexual_behavior#Autoeroticism_.28masturbation.29

Answer 3

No way! If they are in the mood and no mate is available, they'll do what they need to do.

Haven't you ever seen a dog hump furniture? Ever visited the primate section at your zoo?

(In response to the following answer, bonobos do not have tails.)

Answer 4

Nope. Quite a few animals do. Ironic and kind of funny!

Answer 5

Visit any primate section of any zoo and get your answer and maybe a cream shower too .

Answer 6

noooo!
monkeys. walruses. basicly a lot of animals do it XD

Answer 7

dolphins will rub against rocks to get off.

Answer 8

nope

Answer 9

Nope.....lizards do too.