Karen Emslie
Recent articles by Karen Emslie
How one remarkable cell transformed simple prehistoric sea creatures into today's complex animals of land, sea and sky
Discover the pivotal role of a single type of cell that sparked the incredible evolution from simple sea creatures of 800 million years ago to the diverse array of complex animals we see today
Why do cats pounce?
Cats are masters of the stalk and pounce hunting method. Here's why, for them, it's the most efficient killing technique ...
How did herbivore dinosaurs get enough food?
Karen Emslie explains how plant-eating dinosaurs, with tiny their heads and enormous bodies, found enough food to eat, despite limited resources
Can other species learn ‘foreign languages’?
There is evidence that chimpanzees can adapt their language says Karen Emslie
How do sea turtles find their way home?
Female turtles return to the beach where they originally hatched to lay their eggs, but how do they know where it is?
Do bats touch anything during flight?
How wild is a domestic rabbit?
BBC Wildlife contributor Karen Emslie answers your wild question.