Author

Dean Tanaka

A staff reporter at Biology Insights, Dean Tanaka focuses on wild primate behavior from his home in Dunedin, New Zealand. Prior to entering science journalism, he assisted with animal caretaking at a primate sanctuary, where he helped manage feeding schedules and enclosure maintenance. Tanaka studied anthropology at university, graduating with a BSc before directing his reporting toward primate social dynamics and communication.

Is a Lemur a Monkey? The Primate Relationship Explained
What Are the Adaptations of Monkeys?
Do Apes Menstruate and Which Species Have Periods?
What Is a Group of Apes Called?
What Are Primates? Defining Their Characteristics & Types
Are Monkeys Primary Consumers or Omnivores?
How Many Monkeys Are There in the World?
Can Gorillas See in the Dark? The Science Explained
Is a Macaque a Monkey? Explaining Their Classification
Do Monkeys Have Fingerprints Like Humans?
What Do Apes Eat? A Look at Their Diets and Foraging
Are Apes Vegetarian? A Look at Their True Diet
What Is a Group of Monkeys Called?
What Is a Group of Primates Called?
What Is a Group of Orangutans Called?
Do Monkeys Eat Butterflies? The Science Explained
Are Apes Carnivores? A Look at Their Actual Diet
Are Apes Monogamous? A Look at Their Mating Systems
Are All Monkeys Primates? The Scientific Classification
Are Primates Omnivores? The Primate Dietary Spectrum
Do Primates Kiss? A Look at Their Social Behaviors
Do Monkeys Have Teeth? Types, Uses, and Dental Facts
Do Monkeys Eat Their Own Poop? The Science of Coprophagy
What Countries Have Monkeys? A Global Distribution
Are Chimps and Apes the Same? The Scientific Answer
Why Are Rhesus Monkeys Used in Research?
Do Monkeys Have Wisdom Teeth? A Primate Dental Comparison
What Is the Difference Between Monkeys and Apes?
Do Monkeys Hug? The Purpose of Primate Embraces
How Are Apes and Monkeys Different?