About the Author

Rachael is a writer and zoologist with a nose for novelty animal stories. Having studied at the University of Southampton, her areas of expertize include animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. She has also carved out a niche for herself as IFLScience’s death specialist, leading discussions on forensic pathology, entomology, and botany on the Death Stage at CURIOUS Live, IFLScience’s virtual event. As co-editor of IFLScience’s e-magazine, CURIOUS, she specializes in travel features that dive into the amazing science behind Earth’s most intriguing habitats and landmarks, and reports on the latest non-fiction and Sci-Fi TV, film, and book releases.