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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 Animals Mate for Life? The Truth About Monogamy Zoology
Do Arctic Foxes Migrate? Tracking Their Epic Journeys Mammals
Are Rhinos Dumb? A Look at Their Intelligence Mammals
What Animals Play Dead? The Science of Thanatosis Zoology
How Intelligent Are Beavers? A Look at Their Engineering Mammals
Is Rhino Skin Bulletproof? The Science Explained Mammals
Why Do Animals Roll in Poop?Zoology
10 Reasons Why Zoos Are Good for Animals and People Zoology
What Animals Get Scared Easily and Why?Zoology
What Is the King of Animals? A Scientific Look Zoology
Are Pangolins Bipedal? How They Walk on Two Legs Mammals
What Is the Average IQ of an Orangutan?Zoology
Do Animals Die Faster in Zoos?Zoology
Are Cheetahs Weak? The Trade-Offs of Extreme Speed Mammals
Do Elephants Attack Humans Unprovoked?Mammals
Why Do Capybaras Stack and Sit on Each Other?Mammals
Are Foxes Soft? The Science Behind Their Fluffy Fur Mammals
What Is the IQ of an Elephant?Zoology
Do Monkeys Laugh? The Science of Primate Play Mammals
How Smart Are Capuchin Monkeys?Mammals
What Do Ethologists Study? The Science of Animal Behavior Zoology
What Animals Use Tactile Communication?Zoology
Do Big Cats Wiggle Before Pouncing?Mammals
Do Animals Have Gender Roles?Zoology
Do Hyenas Have Whiskers? The Sensory Function of Vibrissae Mammals
Animals That Are Hard to Find and How We Track Them Zoology
What Animals Work Together? From Packs to Partnerships Zoology
Are There Animals That Are Introverts?Zoology
What Animals Are Greedy? The Science of Excess Zoology
Do Gorillas Eat Their Own Poop and Why?Mammals