Wild Pride

<p><em>Wild Pride</em> is a vividly illustrated celebration of queer behavior in the animal kingdom where male gray whales flirt with frenzied flourishes of fins and flukes and female hedgehogs do it after sharing a spiky little snuggle. </p><p>Across species big and small scientists have documented a wide range of same-sex interactions that push back against the myth that heterosexuality is the default in nature.</p><p>Written and illustrated by award-winning wildlife biologist professor and artist Dr. Rebecca Calisi-Rodríguez <em>Wild Pride</em> presents peer-reviewed science in a bold accessible format. Each animal featured is backed by citations from scientific journals yet the descriptions remain short punchy and often hilarious. With vibrant family-friendly illustrations on every page the book brings animal behavior to life in a way that is both educational and joyful.</p><p>Although the text may be simple the science behind it is anything but. With over 180 pages of richly illustrated content <em>Wild Pride</em> is more than just a fun read. It is a celebration of biodiversity a challenge to outdated norms and a resource for classrooms coffee tables and bedtime reading alike. Complete with full citations and suggestions for further exploration <em>Wild Pride</em> offers readers of all ages a chance to discover just how wild and wonderfully diverse the natural world really is.</p>