7min chapter

The Dissenter cover image

#1020 Cara Ocobock: Can Women Hunt?

The Dissenter

CHAPTER

Metabolic Mysteries: Gender and Energetics in Reindeer Herding

This chapter explores the intriguing dynamics between human energetics and sex differences, particularly among reindeer herders, revealing that female herders have higher metabolic rates than males. It also examines the influence of hormones on metabolic functions and the cultural implications of hunting practices within human societies.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode