Show Notes
Why do so many animals get caught up in the human debate about bisexuality? This week on Big Bi+ Questions, Tamzyn, Little Jase, and Raena are joined by our resident scientist Dr Cat to explore bisexual erasure in the animal kingdom. From bonobos to penguins, lions to Lisa Mitchell’s Animals, we ask: do animals even care about labels, or is that just a human thing? We dive into same-sex behaviour in nature, what it teaches us about diversity, and why anthropomorphising can be both fascinating and misleading. Plus, plenty of laughs, curious tangents, and a few feathery facts along the way.
Find out more about Dr. Cat’s show Science Queeries and her other fun, scientific endeavors here: linktr.ee/drcat_nyuroscientist
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