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Emi Yamamoto

Emi Yamamoto is a senior writer at Biology Insights focusing on animal intelligence and comparative cognition. She reports on academic studies to separate solid behavioral findings from viral claims about creature smarts. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, she has an undergraduate background in psychology and a master’s in science journalism, having reported on regional technology and general health news before joining the staff. Yamamoto works closely with researchers to ground her stories in sound methodology.

Are Dingos Endangered? The Complex Conservation Status
The Bull African Elephant: Behavior and Biology
Why Pandas Eat Bamboo: A Scientific Explanation
Where Did Dingos Come From? The Scientific Answer
Do Foxes Kill for Fun? The Truth About Surplus Killing
How Fast Can a Chimpanzee Actually Run?
Bat Behavior: Communication, Social Dynamics, and Cooperation
Panda Reference: Biology, Behavior, and Conservation Status
Why Do Hippos Attack and Kill So Many Humans?
Why Are Capybaras So Friendly and Sociable?
Why Do Koalas Have Such Smooth Brains?
Why Do Hippos Spray Poop? The Science Behind the Behavior
Elephant Biology and Behavior: A Comprehensive Overview
Are Squirrels Dumb? The Science of Squirrel Intelligence
Should You Look a Lion in the Eyes?
Do Elephants Forget? The Science of Their Memory
Do Capybaras Migrate? Explaining Their Movement Patterns
Do Red Pandas Hibernate or Use Torpor?
How Fast Could a Short-Faced Bear Run?
What Animal Poops in Cubes? The Science of Wombat Scat
Do Gorillas Protect Humans? Analyzing the Evidence
Do Gorillas Have Eyebrows? The Anatomy of the Brow
Do Prairie Dogs Kiss? The Science Behind the Behavior
Do Chimps Eat Other Chimps? The Facts on Cannibalism
Are Elephants Really Afraid of Snakes?
What Is the Strongest Lion? From Subspecies to Individuals
Can Orangutans Talk? Debunking the Myth
Do Gorillas Eat Fish? A Look at Their Natural Diet
Do Kangaroos Really Box? The Science Behind the Fight
How Far Can Elephants Communicate?