Helen Louise Cowie is a British historian and Professor of Early Modern History at the University of York. Her research focuses on the cultural and social history of science, animal history, and the global circulation of knowledge in the early modern and modern periods. She has written extensively on topics such as zoological collections, the history of exotic animals in Britain, and the role of animals in scientific exploration. Cowie is the author of several books, including works on the history of llamas, public menageries, and animal welfare movements. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges history, science, and cultural studies.