Author

Veronique Etienne

On the editorial desk at Biology Insights, Veronique Etienne reports on evolutionary biology from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She brings an approachable explanatory style to discussions of how evolution works and what current findings demonstrate. Her background includes moderating online science forums and contributing freelance reporting to digital science publications. Etienne aims to present the underlying evidence behind evolutionary mechanisms without unnecessary jargon.

The Elephant Hyrax: A Surprising Evolutionary Relative
How Did Monkeys Evolve? A History of Our Primate Ancestors
Prime Numbers in Nature: An Evolutionary Advantage
What Did Zebras Evolve From? An Evolutionary History
Are Unicorns Real in Real Life? The Scientific Answer
The Pliohippus Horse and Its Place in Horse Evolution
Founder Effect: Animal Examples and What They Mean
How Did Insects Evolve Wings?
Are Humans Related to Birds? The Evolutionary Connection
What Does Ontogeny Recapitulates Phylogeny Mean?
Red Panda Phylogeny: Not a Bear or a Raccoon
What Did Otters Evolve From? A Look at Their Ancestors
The Mammal Phylogenetic Tree: Charting Evolutionary History
Who Made Vision: From Eyespots to Camera Eyes
Are Wolves and Dogs the Same Species?
Are Cats Related to Rats? A Look at Their Evolution
Are Whales and Deer Related? The Evolutionary Link
What Happened to the Size of the Horse as It Evolved?
When Did Invertebrates First Appear?
Do Dogs and Whales Have a Common Ancestor?
What Animal Has Evolved the Most?
Are Animals Actually Getting Smarter?
Are Snakes and Cats Related? An Evolutionary Look
What Did Eagles Evolve From? Tracing Their Ancestry
Do Mammals Have Feathers? The Biological Answer
Are Elephants Related to Cows? An Evolutionary Look
How Natural Selection Gave Dogs Their Puppy Eyes
What Whales Looked Like When They Lived on Land
Are Hippos and Dolphins Related? The Evolutionary Link
Why Is Nature So Cruel? The Science of Suffering