Celebrated zoologist Lucy Cooke explores the persisting myths surrounding females in the natural world.

Females of most animal species have traditionally been thought of as simple, placid, homogeneous creatures. They sit meekly by, churning out offspring while the males get on with driving evolutionary change.

Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, damaging myths regarding female existence are still taught in schools and universities as facts.

Lucy Cooke is a zoologist, bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, and founder of the Sloth Appreciation Society. In her 2022 release, Bitch, she turns blinkered and sexist biology teachings on their head.

Bitch is a fascinating, informative, and often hilarious exploration of being female. Meticulously researched and featuring a cast of extraordinary animals and scientists, the book spans the globe and the centuries.