Females

Not all species live in patriarchies. In this book, you’ll discover the relationships that females of certain species maintain with other group members and how, in many cases, they come to lead the herd.
How does a very young female become the leader of a European bison herd? How does an orca learn to hunt seals thanks to her grandmother? How does an octopus mother sacrifice herself to ensure her offspring’s survival?
This book recounts some of the most significant moments in the lives of females from sixteen species in the animal kingdom. Lucía Cobo’s illustrations combine the rigor and precision of scientific drawing with the metaphors, delicacy, and poetry of illustration.

Key points

• It highlights the vital role played by females in 16 animal species.
• It presents scientific information through short stories, making it ideal for young readers.
• It explores universal concepts such as leadership, teaching, cooperation and adaptation from a female perspective.