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Finding simplicity and radical acceptance through animal sexuality

Finding simplicity and radical acceptance through animal sexuality

FromNPR's Book of the Day


Finding simplicity and radical acceptance through animal sexuality

FromNPR's Book of the Day

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Jun 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A non-fiction science book about animal sexuality could read like a dry textbook, but Eliot Schrefer wanted his book to be accessible. Queer Ducks uses interviews with scientists, illustrations, and stories to help teenagers learn more about sexuality in the animal kingdom. In an interview with Sacha Pfeiffer, Schrefer said he didn't want his book to argue for human behavior based on that of animals, but rather to make the point that humans are not alone in their LGBTQ identities. And, according to Schrefer, there is a lot of simplicity and radical acceptance to be found in nature.
Released:
Jun 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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