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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.

Do Red Pandas Hibernate or Use Torpor?Mammals
What Drives Animals to Live a Solitary Life?Zoology
Which Animal Eats the Most? From Whales to Shrews Zoology
How Fast Could a Short-Faced Bear Run?Mammals
What Animal Poops in Cubes? The Science of Wombat Scat Mammals
Do Gorillas Protect Humans? Analyzing the Evidence Mammals
Are Horses Smarter Than Humans? A Look at Animal Intelligence Zoology
Do Gorillas Have Eyebrows? The Anatomy of the Brow Mammals
Do Prairie Dogs Kiss? The Science Behind the Behavior Mammals
What Animals Remember Faces? From Dogs to Crows Zoology
Do Chimps Eat Other Chimps? The Facts on Cannibalism Mammals
Are Elephants Really Afraid of Snakes?Mammals
Why Are Elephants So Cute? The Science Explained Zoology
What Is the Strongest Lion? From Subspecies to Individuals Mammals
What Is the Average IQ of a Gorilla?Zoology
What Animals Are Caring? From Parents to Social Groups Zoology
Do Animals Know What Guns Are?Zoology
What Is the IQ of a Deer? Measuring Animal Intelligence Zoology
Can Orangutans Talk? Debunking the Myth Mammals
Do Gorillas Eat Fish? A Look at Their Natural Diet Mammals
What Animals Are Loners? The Science of Solitary Species Zoology
Do Kangaroos Really Box? The Science Behind the Fight Mammals
How Far Can Elephants Communicate?Mammals
Do Bonobos Use Tools in the Wild?Mammals
Do Badgers Hiss? A Look at Their Defensive Sounds Mammals
What Animals Travel in Groups and Why Zoology
Do Wild Animals Get Depressed?Zoology
Why Are Red Pandas So Cute? The Science Explained Mammals
Are Foxes Sneaky? The Science Behind Their Cunning Mammals
Do Elephants Have a Sense of Humor?Mammals