Cara Giaimo is a freelance writer and editor and the author of three books, including the bestselling Atlas Obscura: Wild Life. She lives in Somerville with her wife and two cats, is a member of Central St. Studios, and plays guitar in sidebody.

Recent Publications Include:

• Chimpanzees Are Really Into Crystals
• The Meek Really Did Inherit the Earth, at Least Among Ants
• Dear Sea Creature
• It’s a Night Light. It’s a Plant. It’s a Glowing Succulent.
• Antarctica’s Largest Native Land Animal Is Actually Rather Tiny