👉 In the context of the animal kingdom, a zoophilous individual is one who exhibits an interest in or seeks to possess animals, especially female mammals. This behavior is typically associated with males that are sexually active and have access to females for sexual pleasure. Zoophilia can be characterized by behaviors such as stroking, licking, grooming, or touching the body of a female mammal without intending to mate. While this may not necessarily indicate an interest in reproduction, it does suggest a preference for
