Alison Richard

Alison Richard is a British primatologist, anthropologist and academic who served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 2003 to 2010. A world authority on lemurs and primate behaviour, she spent decades conducting fieldwork in Madagascar and has been instrumental in conservation efforts on the island. The Sloth Lemur's Song uses Madagascar's extraordinary natural history as a lens through which to explore broader questions about evolution, ecology and what the past can tell us about the future. Richard writes with scientific authority and genuine wonder at the natural world. Her audiobooks and books are fascinating listening for anyone interested in natural history, evolution and conservation. Richard's ability to make complex science both accessible and captivating makes this a standout work of popular science writing.