Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Language is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways of letting people know they belong in a space. Noosing is not only non inclusive language but it is also inaccurate. Herpetologist catch lizards to collect data then we release them. 1493 0
Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026You wouldn't say a cowboy/girl noosed a cow. You'd say they lassoed it. 3522 0
Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026In addition to making the language more inclusive for our peers, this change is also more accurate and understandable when we're educating the public. Still what are your thoughts? How can we as scientists be more inclusive? #lizard #lasso #nature #science 1442 0
Weftage @weftage.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I'm old and white, but even for me, the term "noosing" brings up very unsettling images. Let's not. "Snaring" sounds like you're catching dinner. If I eat the lizard, I can't study it. Lassoing will work. 150 0
