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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.

How Smart Are Gorillas? Evidence of Their Intelligence Mammals
Do Animals Live Longer in Captivity or in the Wild?Zoology
Why Are Pandas Clumsy? The Science of Their Behavior Zoology
Are Gorillas Carnivores? The Truth About Their Diet Mammals
Do Elephants Really Think Humans Are Cute?Mammals
Can Moose Be Domesticated? A Biological Explanation Mammals
Does It Hurt an Elephant to Break a Tusk?Mammals
What Do Island Foxes Eat? A Look at Their Seasonal Diet Mammals
Do Elephants Float? The Science of Their Buoyancy Mammals
Can Monkeys Drink Alcohol? The Science and Effects Mammals
Do Sloths Smile? The Science Behind Their Famous Grin Mammals
Are Pandas Smart? What Science Says About Their Intelligence Mammals
Are Foxes More Like Cats or Dogs? A Scientific Look Mammals
How Well Can Elephants See in the Dark?Mammals
Why Do Tibetan Foxes Look Like That?Mammals
What Animals Sense Fear and How Do They Do It?Zoology
Do Male Animals Know Their Offspring?Zoology
Do Elephants Bond with Humans? The Science of Connection Mammals
Do Gorillas Sweat? How They Regulate Body Temperature Mammals
Do Shrews Make Noise? The Role of Echolocation Mammals
Do Elephants Have Graveyards? The Scientific Truth Mammals
Are Mongoose Immune to Snake Venom? The Science Behind It Mammals
Do Elephants Like Music? The Science of Their Response Mammals
Who Is Smarter: Chimpanzee or Gorilla?Zoology
How Intelligent Are Squirrels, According to Science?Mammals
Can Crows Sense Death? A Scientific Explanation Birds
Why Do Quokkas Always Smile? The Anatomical Reason Zoology
What Animals Don’t Sleep? The Scientific Answer Zoology
Are Orangutans Actually Nice to Humans?Mammals
Do Squirrels Talk to Each Other? A Scientific Look at How Mammals