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Big Bi+ Questions

13 Aug 2025

Why is there bi+ erasure in the animal kingdom?

Natural Sciences, Science & Medicine, Self-Help, Sexuality, Society & Culture

Why is there bi+ erasure in the animal kingdom?

Why do so many animals get caught up in the human debate about bisexuality? This week on Big Bi+ Questions, Tamzyn, Little Jase, and Raena are joined by our resident scientist Dr Cat to explore bisexual erasure in the animal kingdom. From bonobos to penguins, lions to Lisa Mitchell’s Animals, we ask: do animals even care about labels, or is that just a human thing? We dive into same-sex behaviour in nature, what it teaches us about diversity, and why anthropomorphising can be both fascinating and misleading. Plus, plenty of laughs, curious tangents, and a few feathery facts along the way.

Find out more about Dr. Cat’s show Science Queeries and her other fun, scientific endeavors here: linktr.ee/drcat_nyuroscientist

If any of the topics in this episode brought up difficult or intense feelings for you, we encourage you to reach out for support from a trusted friend, community, or mental health professional. You can find a list of organisations you can turn to for support at joy.org.au/support.

Connect with the Big Bi+ Questions team on Instagram @bigbiquestions or email us at bigbiquestions@joy.org.au. Give us a big bi+ question to tackle or share your experiences. We’d love to hear from you!

Listen to more Big Bi+ Questions episodes at joy.org.au/bigbiquestions

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