Animal Gender Diversity – Apr 17

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The words sex and gender challenge us, even scientifically. Sex commonly refers to a creature’s physical and biological characteristics. Gender refers to behavior and self-presentation within a social group. Since nature is replete with social groups, we can take rich delight in trying to understand gender diversity among animals. This is a key topic in the new book by Dr. Nathan Lents: The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. Wonderfest joins the San Francisco Public Library to explore gender diversity in the animal kingdom.

Our speaker is Dr. Nathan Lents, Professor of Biology and Director of the Cell and Molecular Biology program at John Jay College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). This event is co-presented by Wonderfest and the San Francisco Public Library.


Dr. Nathan Lents

WHAT: Gender Diversity in the Animal Kingdom
WHO: Dr. Nathan Lents, Professor of Biology, John Jay College (CUNY)
WHERE: SF Public Library, Main Branch, Latino/Hispanic Rm, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco CA 94102 [https://sfpl.org]
WHEN: Thursday, April 17, 2025 — 6pm (1 hour)
COLLABORATORS:
San Francisco Public Library [https://sfpl.org/events/2025/04/17/presentation-exploring-gender-diversity-animal-kingdom]
HOW: This event is free and unticketed ... and valuable. But what value does it have FOR YOU (and, indirectly, for society)? Accordingly, please use the DONATE button (below) to support Wonderfest in its nonprofit mission to share the scientific outlook.
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