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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.

Can You Ride a Lion? The Biological Reasons Why Not Zoology
Do Snakes Really Cross Rope? A Scientific Explanation Reptiles
Do Any Animals Actually Hate Humans? The Truth Zoology
What Do Impalas Eat? The Diet of a Flexible Forager Mammals
Physical and Behavioral Adaptations of Zebras to Evade Predators Mammals
Why Are Wild Animals Afraid of Humans?Zoology
Are Moose Intelligent? A Look at Their Cognitive Abilities Mammals
Do Elk Pee on Themselves? The Biology of Scent Marking Mammals
Are Tigers Smart? The Cognitive Skills of a Top Predator Mammals
Can African Elephants Be Tamed or Domesticated?Mammals
Do Tigers Kill Their Cubs? The Science Behind Infanticide Mammals
Why Do Animals Hiss and What Does the Sound Mean?Zoology
Do Elephants Have Good Hearing?Mammals
Do Animals Know When They Are Pregnant?Zoology
Why Do Capybaras Enjoy Soaking in Hot Springs?Mammals
What Animals Can’t Taste Spicy and Why Zoology
Are Otters Intelligent? Evidence of Their Cleverness Mammals
Do Animals Have Accents? Examples of Vocal Variations Zoology
How Animals Use Sound to Communicate Zoology
What Do Red Pandas Do for Fun in the Wild?Mammals
Are Hippos Smart? Signs of Intelligence in Hippos Mammals
How Long Do Chimpanzees Sleep in the Wild?Mammals
Do Otters Masturbate? A Look at Animal Sexual Behavior Zoology
Can Animals Tell the Difference Between Male and Female Humans?Zoology
What Animal Never Forgets? The Science of Elephant Memory Zoology
Are Asian Elephants Smarter Than African Elephants?Mammals
Can a Tiger’s Roar Paralyze You? The Science Explained Mammals
What Animals Live in Herds and Why They Do Zoology
Animals That Hide When Scared: Why and How They Do It Zoology
Can Elephants Have Triplets? The Rarity of Multiple Births Mammals