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Janice Santana

Janice Santana is a senior writer at Biology Insights reporting on large mammals and primates. She came to science journalism after writing exhibit signage and press releases for a metropolitan zoo. Santana received a bachelor’s degree in media studies and lives in Sitka, Alaska.

Monkey Behavior: Social Life, Communication, and Diet
Does Puerto Rico Have Monkeys? The Non-Native Species
What Is an Albino Monkey? Genetics, Rarity & Survival
Do All Elephants Have Tusks? The Reasons Why Some Don’t
A Mandrill’s Size Compared to a Human
The Great Apes List: All 5 Types Explained
How Many Fingers Does a Monkey Have?
Do Gorillas Swing on Vines? The Truth Explained
Where Are the Snow Monkeys and Why Do They Bathe?
Are There Monkeys in Bali? Where to Find Them
What Do Squirrel Monkeys Look Like?
Do Gorillas Make Nests? How and Why They Build Them
Do Gorillas Peel Bananas? The Surprising Truth
What Foods Do Gorillas Eat in the Wild?
How High Can Monkeys Jump? A Look at Their Leaping Ability
Do Monkeys Actually Swing on Vines?
Are There Monkeys in Haiti? A Look at the Island’s Wildlife
Are There Monkeys in St. Lucia? The Definitive Answer
How Long Do Albino Monkeys Live in the Wild?
Are There Lions in England? A Look at History and Rumors
What Are Female Gorillas Called? And Other Gorilla Names
Are There Monkeys in Europe? The Gibraltar Exception
Do Gorillas Eat Monkeys? The Truth About Their Diet
What Does Bonobo Mean? Exploring Their Social Structure
What Does a Lemur Sound Like? From Howls to Chirps
Are There Baboons in South America?
Do Fennec Foxes Mate for Life?
What Are the Different Types of Gorillas?
Do Silverback Gorillas Eat Meat?
Do Gorillas Have Tails? The Anatomical Truth