Obviously they can’t exactly “get a room,” but some boinking critters can go behind a rock, or under a bush, or get away from the rest of the herd. Do they?
I believe being ashamed of being naked in public and having sex in public are strictly human cultural constructs. You have to be taught that and grow up that way. No one is shy naturally, it is a learned thing.
I think some animals (baboons?) do go off away from the troop when the female wants to cheat on the alpha male and not be caught.
It wouldn’t be surprising if it were to happen in other species. It would be a vulnerable time when prey animals in the open could be eaten. And not in a good way.
It seems that some species take a different tack. Mating is over with quickly, or is comprised of a series of quick acts. Presumably this gives compatriots less time to interfere and predators less time to pounce.
Personally, I’d rather hide and take my time.
I bet this one learnt to get a room after this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13YtT5RElwo (warning, animals doing what animals do)
Nope. About 60% of the population is naturally shy. Most learn to overcome it to that degree, but a large number of people remain introverted their entire lives.
I can only assume that anyone claiming that no one is naturally shy has never seen small children interact with a stranger. Some are natural extroverts, but most are painfully shy.
Relax, play some Barry White…