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Asher HELLbein @asherelbein.bsky.social · 11h

This is...unbelievably hideous

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SK Winnicki, PhD 🏳️‍⚧️ @skwinnicki.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Around me in Central Ohio, we've been told that large corporate data centers are built on "low quality" land but around here, that "low quality" land is habitat for my beloved Grasshopper Sparrows, a species that has already declined 90%+ in the state making some stickers about that

Digital drawing of a small beige sparrow, which I made in Krita. She is sitting atop some blocky green word art that reads "Habitats >>> data centers"

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Maddy used her scholarship to attend the Junior Master Herpetologist Program (offered by The Amphibian Foundation). Taking her one step closer to her dream of becoming a herpetologist.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

When a child is told to stay away from a snake because it will bite them, or a toad because it will give them warts, they translate that as “Snakes and toads are bad!” when they’re not.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

She wants to be a herpetologist to inspire other young kids to follow their dreams, and teach people that reptiles (and amphibians) are not cold-blooded monsters. They are like humans in many ways, and it's good to teach this young.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

When she was in fifth grade, her art teacher shared a video of juvenile ball pythons pipping, and this was the start of her snake craze. After some research, she learned she could have A WHOLE JOB with reptiles.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Help me in congratulating Maddy! is an elementary school student and her goal in life is to become a herpetologist. #FindThatLizard Scholarship Recipient 2/4

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yes!! What an amazing opportunity!

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Please help me in congratulating #FindThatLizard Scholarship Awardee, Symorah Johnson!! 🦎💜

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There will not be a scholarship this year, however, I will be fundraising in the new year for a 2027 scholarship cohort. Thank you all for your support! #lizard #scholarship #herpetology #science

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Over the next couple of days I’ll share more about the work each recipient does and how they used their scholarship to pursue a career in herpetology.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Claudia Jazmín Martínez-Ramírez

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Last year you all helped me raise almost $4,000 in scholarship funds. I’d like to introduce you to the wonderful scientists who received a #FindThatLizard Scholarship. 🦎

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Yes! I was so grateful for such good placement lol

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's so rewarding to share my knowledge about lizards with kids and adults alike. Growing up, I didn't know any scientists. I didn't have anyone to look up to. I want to fill a space that was missing for me so others can feel encouraged to follow their passions.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

When I first started #FindThatLizard, it was a way to engage with people virtually because I lacked the resources and know-how to bring people together in person. (You’re searching for a western fence lizard)

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Can you #FindThatLizard ? Last weekend's Lizard Art Walk was soooo much fun! During the event, I take folks on a short hike, and then we sculpt lizards out of clay. We talk about the different lizards we might see, the microhabitats they live in, and why they're important to their ecosystems. 🦎

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Pacific Northwest experience earthquakes from 3 general sources: 👉 megathrust earthquakes along the plate boundary between the Juan de Fuca and North American plates 👉 shallow earthquakes within the overriding crust 👉 deeper earthquakes within the subducting slab.

Cartoon showing the Wanda Fuca plates abducting beneath the North American plate and the location of the different earthquakes, including the megathrust, deep earthquakes within the subducting slab, and Crustal earthquakes.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I can always use another tote bag

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 28/09/2026

It continues to be interesting to me just how many men, when presented with a clear and obvious answer to a test of morality and empathy, will nevertheless choose to "devil's advocate" themselves into a position of complete assholery

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

People are commenting Save The Academy on all of Drexel's instagram posts and I think that's pretty cool. If you're looking for something to do tonight 👀

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Jessy Edwards @jessyedwards.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Puerto Rico is in a water crisis, as a US board slashes the island's social/infrastructure spend to protect corporate bondholders, and a developer tries to build a $2.5B private city on acres of untouched coastline. As one councilmember explains, much of this exploitation can be traced back to NYC.

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How Do You Protect Puerto Rico From NYC's Vulture Capitalists?

City Councilmember Alexa Avilés is urging the state government to rein in New York's "vulture funds" and opportunistic developers, while calling on Congress to dismantle the island's financial oversig...

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you! This one was especially brilliant!

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The it was avoidable part is what kills me most

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Very much that energy. That’s a lizard that’ll never be caught again

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I just spent $70 filling up the tank and I’m sick 🥴🥴🥴 11 GALLONS WAS $70

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

After the hike we returned to the nature center where we made some lizards from clay! Our snacks and clay materials were generously provided through a grant by the Southwest Partners for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. #lizard #parks #sciart #clay #nature

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I forgot my lasso at home so I had to make one out of a stick and some string. It worked perfectly!

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We had a blast! The morning was cool and cloudy so we worried that we might night see any lizards but right as we were about to hit the final stretch, a magnificent western fence lizard presented itself!

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the Lizard Art Walk this past Sunday at the Stone Barn Nature Center!

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I beat the sleepy slut 🙌🏿💪🏿

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’m tired and ready to go to sleep but I still have tasks 😭😭I say I’m gonna get up in the am and work but I always hit snooze. Will I or the or the sleepy slut (as we lovingly call her) win??? Find out on next weeks episode of Dragon Ball Z.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Yes that unfortunately used to be the norm

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That’s another way I explain it to people lol I’m like it’s a blend of fishing and lassoing

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In 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

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You wouldn't say a cowboy/girl noosed a cow. You'd say they lassoed it.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Language 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.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

However we know that Black people & other people of color care deeply for and are incredibly knowledgeable about this Earth we all live on. I created my platform to share my experiences as a Black HERper to help others and educate my non Black peers on how to make these spaces more inclusive.

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Herpetology is very much a white and male field because of racism. There's no getting around that. Historically and presently Black people were/are not seen as knowledge holders and contributors by the academy.

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