Evolution of the Anus: From Waste Diffusion to Gills

Henry Gee is the author of ‘A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth’ - winner Royal Society Science Book Award 2022 and more notably, one of Shane's favorite books :)

Henry is a paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and editor at Nature.  He is also a hilarious, charming, wonderful guy who articulates the story of our existence in a poetic and accessible way.

Learn more about him, his books, and his other writings here https://occamstypewriter.org/cromercrox/about-henry-gee/ 

The paperback version of this book is available for preorder now

Listen to Henry's first appearance on the show here: https://www.herewearepodcast.com/episodes/episode-360-46-billion-years-in-2-hours-henry-gee