Josh Luke Davis

Josh L. Davis, a natural history writer and author of "A Little Queer Natural History," shares intriguing insights into the queer behaviors found in the animal kingdom. He discusses how species challenge traditional gender norms and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in natural history. The conversation also critiques societal perceptions of normalcy in relationships and highlights biases present in scientific research. Davis emphasizes how understanding these dynamics can reshape our perspectives on sexuality and kinship in nature.

In this engaging discussion, science writer Josh Luke Davis, from the Natural History Museum in London and author of "A Little Queer Natural History," unveils the rich tapestry of queerness in nature. He shares intriguing examples, like male clownfish changing sexes and same-sex giraffe behavior. The conversation dives into the historical biases of scientific research on queer animal behaviors, the societal implications of these findings, and the remarkable parenting success of queer couples in the animal kingdom, prompting a re-evaluation of conventional beliefs about sex and gender.