Welcome back to another episode of The Bisexual Biologist! On today's episode our feature homo's from the natural world are Bonobo Chimpanzees. With a world renowned sex life that is all about pleasure and play, these hedonistic primates are no novices when it comes to same-sex sexual behaviour in their matriarchal led societies. In this episode we briefly explore their background, the types of sexual activities they get up to (frequently) and the spicy group festivity that takes place when new foraging grounds are found.
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Koalas and Chlamydia - What's Going on?
Welcome back to another episode of The Bisexual Biologist! On today's episode we're looking into our cute and cuddly marsupial friends, Koalas AKA Drop Bears. In this episode we explore why they are currently listed as vulnerable in the wild and the reason they are so susceptible to the infection caused by Chlamydia. Whilst also bringing to light the shame that surrounds STI's in human society and why normalising our conversations around them can help lift ourselves and others out of a spiral of shame and isolation.
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Are Male Birds In Drag?
Welcome back to another episode of The Bisexual Biologist! On today's episode we're looking into the fabulous world of avian drag. Highlighting why only the males are adorned in fabulous feathers and vibrant colours. Touching on natural selection, competitive breeding and sexual diamorphism! So listen up to learn how these avian divas came to look the way they do today.
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Gay Whales!
Welcome back to another episode of The Bisexual Biologist. Today we're doing a deep dive into the sea and exploring the topic of one of the largest AND gayest animals on this planet. Strap in and strap on as you venture on a journey, learning about different species of the order Cetaceans (Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises), how they're getting frisky under the sea, why this behaviour is occurring and the benefits it has for their social cohesion and bonding.
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Hyper-sexual and Homosexual? Cicadas
On the first feature episode of The Bisexual Biologist we're exploring the recent super emergence of Periodical Cicadas in their trillions across eastern North America. However, theres a fatal twist to this explosion of life. With a large percentage of the cicadas emerging infected by a fungal pathogen that changes their biochemistry and behaviour, creating a wave of extremely hyper-sexual and even homosexual cicadas. So listen in to this gay version of...'A Bugs Life'.
Welcome to The Bisexual Biologist! A podcast where we talk nature, queerness and everything in between. Educating people on the intersectionality of the biological world and queerness. Focussing on how same sex-sexual behaviour is widely spread and documented in the animal kingdom, seen in over 1500 species. Ranging from insects to birds, reptiles and mammals. Breaking down the stigma of 'unnaturalness' towards homosexuality in society. This is a space where queerness is talked about by queer people. Utlising my degree in conservation biology to educate people on the vast beauty and dynamics of our planets ecosystems and species. Whilst at the same time undertaking my own journey of discovery and education about queerness in society and nature. Normalising terms, experiences and homosexuality on a broad scale. So join me for a chaotic and silly adventure into the workings of our natural world, breaking down barriers in society and opening up a dialogue for inclusion and positivity. Nature's gay, don't hide your DNA.
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