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New book reveals what we can learn from animal sex
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· July 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The book, titled "Poking the Squid" by Perrin Roosevelt Ireland, discusses the various ways animals reproduce.
A new book is available that explores what humans can learn from animal sex. The book, titled "Poking the Squid" by Perrin Roosevelt Ireland, discusses the various ways animals reproduce. It notes that animals, including birds, insects, and mammals, all have sex, but not always for the reasons people might think.
The book also touches on the complexity of animal reproduction, highlighting that the term "sex" can have different meanings in scientific contexts. Further details about the book and its findings can be found in the original source, which provides more information about the topics covered in "Poking the Squid".
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Category: rights Published: July 13, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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