Main content

The Female of the Species

Nicky meets Lucy Cooke to find out everything we get wrong about female animals - from monogamy to menopause.

Author and evolutionary biologist Lucy Cooke tells Nicky what the world of science got wrong because it was looking at the world through a patriarchal lens. From the amazing bonobo apes bonding through sapphic intimacy, to the menopausal whales leading their pods, to ducks evolving to choose which male fertilises her egg.

WARNING: This episode contains strong language and adult themes.

Produced by Audio Always
Producer: Ailsa Rochester
Editor: Jo Meek
Sound Design: Ailsa Rochester

Release date:

Available now

41 minutes

Featured

  • .

Podcast