Ambika Kamath

Ambika Kamath is a behavioral ecologist and evolutionary biologist, while Melina Packer is an Assistant Professor specializing in feminist science and animal studies. They explore how biases in human societies shape scientific understanding of animal behavior. The conversation covers territoriality in lizards, critiques of biological determinism, and the importance of intersectional feminism in science. They emphasize the value of marginalized perspectives for uncovering systemic biases and advocate for recognizing animal agency and freedom.