Jo Wimpenny
Author and animal behaviour specialist known for the book Beauty of the Beasts: Rethinking Nature's Least Loved Animals, discussing overlooked and misunderstood species and their ecological value.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 36min
Why we need to save ugly, creepy, scary and misunderstood animals
Jo Wimpenny, author and animal behaviour specialist, argues for rethinking our prejudice against unattractive creatures. She discusses medical uses of snake venom. She highlights maggot therapy and cockroaches as vital ecosystem cleaners. She defends wasps and explores why we find some animals disgusting.
