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Darren Croft

@darrencroft.bsky.social
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Social Evolution, Life History Evolution, Conservation, Killer Whales. Prof of Behavioural Ecology at the University of Exeter experts.exeter.ac.uk/436-darren-cro… - Executive Director of the Center for Whale Research www.whaleresearch.com

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The proposed job cuts at the University of Exeter threaten our amazing Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour (CRAB). The support from the community over the last few weeks has been overwhelming. I really can't express how much it means to all of us. Thank you, everyone, for standing with us.
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
A really exciting opportunity to join the amazing team at the Center for Whale Research (USA)- Full-time post - Outreach Education and Community Relations Lead - Applications due 23rd March.
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Center for Whale Research @whaleresearch.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Join us on Saturday, February 7th for a live Q&A with the authors and editors of ‘The Evolution of Cetacean Societies’ 18:00 GMT / 10am PT 🎟️ Free with registration 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We are hiring – postdoc position exploring how kinship shapes social ageing in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social and Prof Rufus Johnstone (Cambridge) starts 1st April 2026 and ends 31st March 2029. Apps close 2nd Feb. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ788/p...
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Andy Foote @andrewfoote.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Almost four years on since we started work on this project, it feels surreal to have a copy in my hand. @stephanielking.bsky.social @darrencroft.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We are hiring – postdoc position exploring how kinship shapes social ageing in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social and Prof Rufus Johnstone (Cambridge) starts 1st April 2026 and ends 31st March 2029. Apps close 2nd Feb. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ788/p...
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
MSc by Res opportunity - developing behavioural indicators to inform killer whale conservation with @exeter.ac.uk @whaleresearch.bsky.social @seadocsociety.bsky.social People from underrepresented groups in marine science encouraged to apply. Deadline 19Dec www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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Natalie Hempel @nataliehempel.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Looking for an interdisciplinary funded #PhD in #bees and #physics, #behaviour, #physiology, #neuroethology, modelling? Call open now. International students eligible. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... Centre for Research in Aimal Behaviour @crab-exeter.bsky.social Exeter campus.
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SeaDoc Society @seadocsociety.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Exciting opportunity to work on a research project focused on the conservation and management of one of the world’s most iconic and endangered marine mammals: the Southern Resident killer whales! Fully funded for 17 months, covering national/international tuition fees. Based in the UK.
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
MSc by Res opportunity - developing behavioural indicators to inform killer whale conservation with @exeter.ac.uk @whaleresearch.bsky.social @seadocsociety.bsky.social People from underrepresented groups in marine science encouraged to apply. Deadline 19Dec www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Fancy working with killer whales? We have two exciting opportunities to support the work of Professor @darrencroft.bsky.social and team. 👉 Graduate Research Assistant - lnkd.in/egy9Knka 👉 Postdoctoral Research Associate - lnkd.in/eXyP7fZ4 Deadlines 22nd/19th Oct. 🦑🦤🌍🌊🐬🌐
text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text reads 'we're hiring, graduate research assistant and postdoctoral research associate. Logo are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of yorktext overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines the graduate research assistant position, which is part time (14 hours), fixed term until 0ct 2028, based at the university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of yorktext overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines postdoctoral research associate position, which is full-time fixed term until 31st oct 2028, starting salary £34.6k, location is university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We are hiring (Post number 2) - join us as a graduate research assistant to support killer whale research. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct. jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
We are hiring - PDRA position exploring how information access shapes social dynamics in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT336/p...
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Sam Ellis @samellisq.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Very excited to see our paper using historical data to infer toothed whale lifespans published this week in the Biological Journal of the Linnaean Society (@biojlinnsoc.bsky.social) doi.org/10.1093/biol... w. @darrencroft.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social @mialybkaer.bsky.social, Dan Franks
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Looking forward to reading this latest paper from Dan Franks and team - Ecology needs a causal overhaul onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Exciting opportunities to join us at the university of Exeter as an MSc student
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Maria Wimber @marwimber.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
We’re recruiting for 5 faculty positions in cognitive neuroscience, psychology & animal neuroscience! Exciting science going on @UofG, Glasgow is an amazing and green city with the friendliest people, and you’ll have the stunning highlands on your doorstep! tinyurl.com/mbn6yf56 Please repost!
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University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences  School of Psychology & Neuroscience Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psy...
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬 The Evolution of Cetacean Societies Really enjoyed working on this project with a fantastic editorial team @andrewfoote.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social Preorder available now shorturl.at/Y58at out Jan2026 #whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour
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The Evolution of Cetacean Societies
From leading cetacean biologists, an up-to-date, comprehensive collection exploring advancements in our understanding of cetacean ecology, behavior, and societies.   Cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and po...
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Ellen Garland @ellengarland.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬 The Evolution of Cetacean Societies Edited by @darrencroft.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social and myself Preorder available now press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo... #whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour
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Stephanie L King @stephanielking.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬 The Evolution of Cetacean Societies Edited by @darrencroft.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social and myself Preorder available now press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo... #whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
A new film called Counting Orca celebrates the life of Ken Balcomb - who spent decades studying the endangered "southern resident" killer whales It features @darrencroft.bsky.social & the premiere is next month - more details here 👉 nhmu.utah.edu/events/count... Watch the trailer below 👇
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Counting Orca | Trailer
YouTube video by Lakeshore Drive Productions
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University of Bristol Biological Sciences @bristolbiosci.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
We want you to work with us! Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences: bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...
The back corner of the LSB
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Hosken Lab Cornwall @evol-lab-ex.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Postdoc @ evol-lab. A Leverhulme funded 3-year postdoc studying body shape evolution (through a sexual conflict lens) on Exeter's Penryn (UK) campus. Starts April 2025. Contact David Hosken @ U of Exeter for detail.
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Natalie Hempel @nataliehempel.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
And the secnd one closing 11 December midnight: 7. Investigating the mechanistic interactions between senses, nutrition, and view-based navigation that underlie the foraging choices of social and solitary bees. With a CASE partner& @seanrands.bsky.social. To apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter
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Rebecca Sear @rebeccasear.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
New book out on ‘The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity’ www.cambridge.org/core/books/b...
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The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity
Cambridge Core - Biological Anthropology and Primatology - The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity
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Sam Ellis @samellisq.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
+ two more with the BBSRC SW Bio 6. Using experients in wild rabbits to understand how and why social behaviour changes with age. Deadline: 11th Dec. More info & how to apply here: bpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.bristo...
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PEC Exeter @pec-exeter.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Several PhD opportunities to join us in beautiful Devon at the very friendly CRAB 🦀 (Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour) Work on 🐿🐇🦫🐝🐬&🦃(almost a pheasant....)
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
5 exciting PhD opportunities to join the Center for Research in Animal Behaviour at the University of Exeter in Sept 2025. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/gro...
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Natalie Hempel @nataliehempel.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Pls RT: Interested in doing a PhD on the behaviour of #bees & other animals at CRAB Uni Exeter and Bristol Uni? Check out SWBio swbio.ac.uk www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/pr... (apply by 11.12.) & NERC GW4 www.nercgw4plus.ac.uk/projects-202... @seanrands.bsky.social @bethbees.bsky.social apply by 13.01.
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Earlier this summer I had the honor to be invited to share my journey into science on @bbcradio4.bsky.social - I talk openly about my dyslexia - at school it crippled my education - as a scientist it’s a superpower that allows me to see the world in a unique way www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - The Life Scientific, Darren Croft on killer whale matriarchs and the menopause
Killer whale matriarchs, their dependent sons and the evolution of the menopause
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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Exciting new NERC funded PhD opportunity available with us on #killerwhale #orca #behaviour and #conservation, co-supervised by Stephanie King, Sam Ellis and Dan Franks in partnership with The Center for Whale Research USA exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... - deadline 13th January 2025 #killerwhale
Post reproductive mother and Son copyright David Ellifrit Center for Whale Research
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