Author

Hanh Phan

Hanh Phan is a senior writer at Biology Insights reporting on northern forest wildlife. Based in Bellingham, Washington, she has spent 12 years in environmental journalism following early work as a seasonal wilderness trail leader. Her time on mountain trails informs her work examining apex carnivores across northern ecosystems.

The Bear Gallbladder: Uses, Science, and Controversy
What Is a She-Wolf? Biological & Symbolic Meanings
Do Wolves and Ravens Really Work Together?
Do Wolves and Crows Work Together in the Wild?
How to Identify Animal Paw Prints in the Wild
Do Bears Like Being Pet? The Science of Wild Behavior
What Is a Yowie Animal? The Legend Explained
What Is Mating Season and How Does It Work?
Why Is Bear Poop Called Scat?
Do Wolves Seek Revenge? The Science Behind the Myth
What Is a Delta Wolf? Explaining the Pack Hierarchy
Who Would Win in a Fight: a Pitbull or a Wolf?
Are Wild Animals Actually Friendly to Humans?
How Does a Wolf Actually Become an Alpha?
Is There Really an Alpha in a Wolf Pack?
What Does It Mean for a Wolf to Imprint?
Why Are Wild Animals Dangerous to Humans?
Are Wolves and Bears Related? A Look at Their Family Tree
What Is a Group of Wolves Called and Why?
What Animals Live in the Highlands?
The Prickly Pear Bear: Why Bears Eat This Spiky Cactus
Why Do Bears Wave? The Science Behind This Behavior
Wolf Pack Dynamics: Hierarchy, Communication, Cooperation