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Bitch : on the female of the species
Synopsis:
An examination of the science of evolution and sex introducing female animals that defy the stereotypical behavior as described by scientists in the Victorian era. Examples: spiders (female devours the male); meerkats, bees, and others (social power and control held by females); various species of fish (species do not remain binary). Lucy Cooke makes a strong case that “truth lies in diversity and transparency” and that biases get in the way of good science.