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Donna Young

On the biology team at Biology Insights, Donna Young is a staff writer covering animal behaviour. She previously wrote for youth magazines and developed learning materials for primary schools. Young, who lives in Cork and stays outdoors regardless of the season, holds a BSc in biology from Trinity College Dublin.

How Many Times Does an Elephant’s Heart Beat Per Minute?
Why Do Koalas Eat Eucalyptus Leaves?
What Color Is a Koala and Why?
What Animal Bites the Heads Off Birds?
What Does an Otter Look Like? A Detailed Description
What Is a Camel’s Hump Made Of and Why?
What Looks Like a Kangaroo But Isn’t?
Are Zebras Mean? Why They Are Wild and Dangerous
What Animal Sounds Like a Person Screaming?
What Animals Have Yellow Eyes at Night?
What Are the Adaptations of a Giraffe?
What Animals’ Eyes Glow Red at Night?
Do Koalas Have Lungs? Explaining Their Respiratory System
What Animal’s Fingerprints Resemble a Human’s the Closest?
How Long Do Koalas Sleep Daily and Why?
Why Do Elephants Have Trunks and What Are They Used For?
What Adaptations Do Capybaras Have?
What Animal Sounds Like a Woman Screaming at Night?
Do Camels Spit? Why It Happens and What to Expect
What Are Some Behavioral Adaptations of a Kangaroo?
How Do Gazelles Defend Themselves From Predators?
What Animal Looks Like a Cat but Isn’t One?
Is a Camel a Vertebrate or Invertebrate?
What Can Zebras Do? Their Abilities and Adaptations
Do Giraffes Jump? The Science Behind Their Movement
Why Do Kangaroos Jump? The Science Behind Their Hop
What Adaptations Do Orangutans Have for Survival?
How Does a Gorilla Become a Silverback?
What Are 3 Interesting Facts About Gorillas?
How Many Toes Does a Cougar Have?