Owen Ever

Guest Owen Ever from A Field Guide to Gay Animals discusses homosexuality in giraffes. Topics include dramatic snake behaviors, impatient birds, and exploring queerness in nature. The episode also covers subway harassment prevention, male giraffe courtship rituals, and non-human animals using referential communication with syntax.

Owen Ever, a community-oriented artist and educator committed to healthcare justice, joins to share insights from the animal kingdom's social-sexual dynamics. They explore queer representation in animals, celebrating behaviors like same-sex interactions among humpback whales and giraffes. Owen discusses the complexities of animal sexuality, challenging traditional views on monogamy, and linking these behaviors to human relationships. The conversation redefines love, suggesting connection and pleasure often trump competition.

Join Owen Ever and Laine Kaplan-Levenson as they dive into the colorful world of queerness in animals. They discuss fascinating same-sex behaviors and the joys of studying these intricate relationships. Topics include fluid sexuality in marine creatures, humorous anecdotes about animal courtship, and historical perspectives on homosexuality in the animal kingdom. With a mix of science and light-hearted fun, they promote a celebration of diversity in animal behavior, urging listeners to appreciate the complexities of the natural world.