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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 Bonobos Use Tools in the Wild?
Do Badgers Hiss? A Look at Their Defensive Sounds
Why Are Red Pandas So Cute? The Science Explained
Are Foxes Sneaky? The Science Behind Their Cunning
Do Elephants Have a Sense of Humor?
How Do Giant Pandas Communicate?
Why Do Capybaras Like Oranges?
Do Gorillas Have a Sense of Humor?
What Is the IQ of a Chimpanzee?
What Do Kangaroos Drink and How Do They Conserve Water?
Are Tigers Loyal? Exploring Their Social Bonds
What Do Bornean Elephants Eat in the Wild?
Are Elephants Empathetic? The Evidence Explained
What Do Monkeys Hate? Sensory and Behavioral Triggers
Are Chimpanzees Cannibals? The Contexts of Cannibalism
Do Squirrels Laugh? A Look at Their Vocalizations
Do Arctic Foxes Migrate? Tracking Their Epic Journeys
Are Rhinos Dumb? A Look at Their Intelligence
How Intelligent Are Beavers? A Look at Their Engineering
Is Rhino Skin Bulletproof? The Science Explained
Are Pangolins Bipedal? How They Walk on Two Legs
Are Cheetahs Weak? The Trade-Offs of Extreme Speed
Do Elephants Attack Humans Unprovoked?
Why Do Capybaras Stack and Sit on Each Other?
Are Foxes Soft? The Science Behind Their Fluffy Fur
Do Monkeys Laugh? The Science of Primate Play
How Smart Are Capuchin Monkeys?
Do Big Cats Wiggle Before Pouncing?
Do Hyenas Have Whiskers? The Sensory Function of Vibrissae
Do Gorillas Eat Their Own Poop and Why?