MODERN man. Is he a lying, scheming philanderer or a protective, fatherly companion? It turns out he’s all of the above: he’s your typical animal.
Although, if I’m reading Faye Flam correctly, he’s an animal that missed out on the really good stuff when it comes to sexual performance. He lacks the potent delivery system of the polyclad flatworm, a ribbon-like sea dweller whose acidic semen burns its way through to its target. He lacks a penis bone, which means that, unlike the walrus, he cannot be – well – ever ready. He also lacks the staying power of stick insects, which are capable of…
