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Michael Haslam @twigtechnology.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

“the widespread appeal of animal tool use is partly due to anthropocentrism” 👍 for this new comparison of how animal tools and nests are talked about, from Sally Street et al. The need to slap a human-like ‘intelligence’ label on animals is a symptom of this bias (writing a book on that now) 🧪🪹🔨

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Anthropocentric bias may explain research disparities between animal tool use and nest building

Scientists are not immune from bias. Studying nonhuman species objectively is inherently challenging, especially for ‘charismatic’ and ostensibly huma…

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Sophie W @biologizing.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

📣 There is a beaked whale out here with us!!! 📣

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I do hope @whysharksmatter knows I'm not actually the person in his latest butthurt post, but maybe he should cool it on bashing kids if he can't tell where the criticism is coming from?

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

So apparently there are other people well aware of how @whysharksmatter treats students. And he's shall we say lower body injured over being called out. Would love to meet the other folks with grievances!

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Tier Zoo and David Schiffman blocking me! Must be doing something right! (It's calling out their pseudoscience and fraud)

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The fraud @whysharksmatter seems to have blocked me for pointing out that he mocks students who try to reach him!

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

You know who had time for students? David Attenborough.

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I could say the exact same to you about any of the many times you have expressed contempt for students who want a minute of your time.

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

@whysharksmatter.bsky.social is a fraud obsessed with putting down students. Do not buy his book.

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

That would be great! Should I email you?

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Do I know any statistically inclined folks with some consulting time for rent? Probably very easy questions.

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Patrick @watchinthesky.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Apparently I needed three supervisors checking on my trail maintenance skills this morning at the Park 😁 🦌 🌿 Mule deer

Three Mule deer are walking on a dirt trail in front of me this morning at a local park. Dried leaves accumulate on the sides of the trail on this January day.

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Jennifer M Polinski @jmpolinski.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A little spot of sunshine on an otherwise sad day for the planet #molluscmonday #planetoverprofit Rim-backed nudibranch (𝑃𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑜 𝑑𝑢𝑏𝑖𝑎) in New Castle, NH yesterday #marinelife

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Wendy Miller @burrowingowl.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Good morning! 🪶

Two burrowing owlets peeking out from their burrow.

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mossworm.bsky.social @mossworm.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Chansey in Safari Zone levels of shrimp

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🐴 Jam 🍂 Comms open! @wyrdlittleguy.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Please please please please PLEASE PLEASE share my gofundme it is my pinned post

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Anyone familiar with Center for Wildlife Studies?

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Meg Mindlin @invertebabe.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Buy both of these and support TWO great causes and have an excuse to send your friends letters about your day. 2025 out: ignoring your friends bc you’re tired of screens 2025 in: sending snail mail and lighting up their lives (like fireflies you can learn about in Sarah’s cards)

A graphic showcasing 4 Valentine’s Day cards sold by Skype a scientist whose profits support Skype a scientist. Made by local Philly artist and sold, packaged, and printed in Philly. Text reads “LOVE BUGS valentines”

Graphic showcasing 10 cards of various cephalopod art made by cephalopod scientists. Text reads “multi artist collab. Cephalopod art 10 card set. Profits support the CephRef initiative. Help support a new home for cephalopod biology resources”

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Veeloxxy Bites @the-episiarch.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I've written a post about a study that investigated the patterns of association between fish and isopods such as tongue-biters, gill-biters, and skin-biters, and how where they live on the host can influence the kind of fish they parasitise. #Invertebrate 🧪 dailyparasite.blogspot.com/2025/01/cymo...

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<i>Cymothoa indica</i> (et al.)

Tongue-biters are among the most (in)famous parasites found in fish, but they aren't the only type of isopods that parasitise fish, nor is t...

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Andrew G. Fulmer @askaboutanimals.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Let's call deliberately steering students/advisees off course what it is: academic bullying.

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Dr Chris Young @drchrisyoung.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Field based research assistants wanted to work on baboons in South Africa expenses paid. See below 👇 Might be of interest @primatesocietygb.bsky.social #fieldwork #research #primates #southafrica

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Jack Maynard(he/him) @jhmsparky.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

There was some drama with the Tundra Swans at Finley NWR, Corvallis, Oregon today. Possibly a love triangle. #birding

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Get To Know Nature @gettoknownature.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

A suet snack to go (Red-bellied Woodpecker once again showing that their name is not particularly accurate) #birds 🌿

A woodpecker with black and white wings, red cap and white face and breast clings to the side of a wooden bird feeder. It holds a large piece of suet in its beak

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Sea grass beds are for afternoon naps.

The creature from the shape of water is relaxing in a bed of sea grass with bubbles around him, with one arm above his head, which he’s using as a pillow

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Nicole 🪲 @fossilforager.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

just restocked lots of tiny bug pins!! 🔗 to my shop below or in my bio 💕

A photo showing 6 different tiny insect pins displayed in a geode. The image shows an oak treehopper, a pink planthopper, a candy striped leafhopper, a thorn treehopper, a green planthopper, and a periodical cicada!

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Nature Art by Gibson @azgibsonz.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

"On your marks, get set..." 🪶 📸 Greater Roadrunner, aka Velocitus incalcublii* *Don't @ me...I know it's from the cartoon.

Son of the Dread Pirate Roberts, aka juvenile Roadrunner, cropped and edited for sharing with the grandkids. And you.

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Mike Pingleton @somuchpingle.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

I arrived in Johannesburg South Africa this evening. It’s raining, and this Raucous Toad (Sclerophrys capensis) came into the hotel lobby. This trip is off to a good start! #herps #toads

Side view of a very warty toad. Its colors are grays and browns, and there are many small black spots.

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Rhett Ayers Butler @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

The world lost many conservationists, Indigenous leaders, and environmentalists in 2024. Their lives were devoted to safeguarding the planet’s biodiversity, protecting vulnerable communities, and advocating for justice in the face of profound challenges. news.mongabay.com/2024/12/cons...

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Conservationists and nature defenders who died in 2024

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