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Jesse Alston
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Computational mammalogist at the University of Arizona. Public land and Green Bay Packers enjoyer.

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Ethan Linck @elinck.bsky.social · 3d
I've slowly been reformatting notes from my population and conservation genetics course at Montana State University into a web book—a rough draft is now live here: elinck.org/popgen_conge...

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Jessica Light (she/her) @jeclight.bsky.social · 6d
Finally published: #Cryptic species and taxonomic revision of kangaroo mice, the rodent genus #Microdipodops. 4 new species! Integrative taxonomy! Great co-authors! @n8upham.bsky.social @mammalogists.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Cryptic species and taxonomic revision of kangaroo mice, the rodent genus Microdipodops
Abstract. This study presents the first systematic revision of kangaroo mice, the heteromyid genus Microdipodops, in over 8 decades. The study relies on a
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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 6d
Me when Kirk pointed out in real time that 3x2 split flow drive strong curl took #2 back for a 3 yard gain
a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair holding a cup and pointing
ALT: a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair holding a cup and pointing
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American Society of Mammalogists @mammalogists.bsky.social · 8d
The American Society of Mammalogists is pleased to announce that its committee is accepting applications for the 2026 ASM Student Science Policy Award! Applications are due January 23rd, 2026.

www.mammalogy.org/index.php/co...

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 8d
How has Belton looked on film? His PFF grades are terrible but overall run blocking is clearly improving, so haven’t been sure how to square those

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 8d
Josh Jacobs and I might run the same 40 but his cuts are as aesthetically pleasing as any RB in the league

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 9d
Rank the top 5 Packers in Dusty loves them to actual quality ratio

Reposted by Jesse M. Alston, Anne Hilborn

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Nicolas Gonzalez @nicosgonzalez.bsky.social · 13d
Audubon California is hiring for a senior director of conservation. Hybrid position based in either Oakland or Sacramento. Take a lewk audubon.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubo...
Senior Director, Conservation
About Audubon The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they ...
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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 14d
Pass blocking back and special teamer

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 15d
Jordan Love MVP, many people are saying
rbsdm.com Ben Baldwin @rbsdm.com · 15d
Adjusted EPA + Grade Leaderboard through week 14

Reposted by Andy Purvis, Jesse M. Alston, Etienne Lalechère

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Pablo Garcia-Diaz @pablo-ecology.bsky.social · 15d
High-resolution land-use maps from 1960 to 2100 🌎🧪 🌐 www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...
High-resolution land-use maps from 1960 to 2100
Harmonized land-use and land-cover datasets that include past and future periods are key to solving sustainability issues, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. However, existing harmonized pr...
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Ben Baldwin @rbsdm.com · 15d
Adjusted EPA + Grade Leaderboard through week 14

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 16d
Packers writers need to start banging the MVP drum. Feel like a couple ball-knowers are starting to talk around it but needs to get into the main discourse

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 16d
This blog post says a lot of stuff I have been trying to figure out how to articulate for a while
sophielgilbert.bsky.social Sophie Gilbert @sophielgilbert.bsky.social · 16d
What do houses, energy, and sixty-pound salmon have in common? All of them are currently scarce but could be plentiful with the right changes to policy and practice. 🧪🐟🏘️🔋

How do we get to this "conservation abundance" future for nature and people? I have thoughts!

www.perc.org/2025/12/09/t...
The Case for Conservation Abundance | PERC
How fixing America’s affordability crisis points toward a conservation future defined by plenty rather than scarcity
www.perc.org

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Sophie Gilbert @sophielgilbert.bsky.social · 16d
What do houses, energy, and sixty-pound salmon have in common? All of them are currently scarce but could be plentiful with the right changes to policy and practice. 🧪🐟🏘️🔋

How do we get to this "conservation abundance" future for nature and people? I have thoughts!

www.perc.org/2025/12/09/t...
The Case for Conservation Abundance | PERC
How fixing America’s affordability crisis points toward a conservation future defined by plenty rather than scarcity
www.perc.org

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 20d
Kestrels are quite nice but the short list for best bird contains one bird
Photo of the best bird

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gavin jones @ecologyofgavin.bsky.social · 20d
I’m recruiting a PhD and MSC student for fall 2026 working on the movement ecology and conservation of Mexican spotted owls in SW forests and rocky canyonlands. Exciting partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Great vibrant lab group, high impact research! 🦉

gavinmjones.com/opportunities/
Opportunities
***PhD and MSc openings – Movement ecology and conservation*** I will periodically support graduate students, postdocs, and other staff through the Biology Department at the University of New…
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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 20d
US energy mix continues to get greener www.utilitydive.com/news/solar-g...
US added 2 GW of solar in September, putting 2025 ahead of 2024 for new solar generation
Solar accounted for three-quarters of new generation installed so far this year, followed by wind at 13% and gas at 11%.
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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 21d
Sometimes a Great Notion - Ken Kesey

Runner up: Death Comes for the Archbishop - Willa Cather
jordanuhl.com Jordan Uhl @jordanuhl.com · 24d
What's the best book you read this year?

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 22d
Very cool! Similar thing can happen with red-billed queleas in Kenya, another superabundant bird

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 23d
Mostly thanks to Grace

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 23d
My college roommate Dan went from not reading any books in college to prolific author. If you like football or leadership, you might enjoy his latest one (and Griff is awesome too)
coachdancasey.bsky.social Coach Dan Casey @coachdancasey.bsky.social · 23d
This project has been 3 years in the making.

📖 bringyourownpencil.com

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 23d
In 2020, it was nearly universally accepted after his breakout season that Josh Allen was a top 5 QB. Jordan Love has similar numbers to that season, similar arm talent, similar (arguably better) propensity for idiotic plays, better numbers in prior seasons, but isn’t talked about the same way. Why?

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Coach Dan Casey @coachdancasey.bsky.social · 23d
This project has been 3 years in the making.

📖 bringyourownpencil.com

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 24d
Highly recommend taking Ben up on this—have taken advantage of this offer in the past, which resulted in my father-in-law self-reporting that Eager is the first full book he has read since high school
bengoldfarb.bsky.social Ben Goldfarb @bengoldfarb.bsky.social · 24d
Tossed out this bit of shameless self-promotion on insta last week and figured I’d post here too: my own shit makes great holiday gifts! Twenty-five buckaroos gets you a signed and personalized copy of either of my books; DM for details. Help me afford a haircut and a razor!

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 24d
Dusty, have you seen Rare Exports?

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Ben Goldfarb @bengoldfarb.bsky.social · 24d
Tossed out this bit of shameless self-promotion on insta last week and figured I’d post here too: my own shit makes great holiday gifts! Twenty-five buckaroos gets you a signed and personalized copy of either of my books; DM for details. Help me afford a haircut and a razor!

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Jordan Uhl @jordanuhl.com · 24d
What's the best book you read this year?

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 26d
Couldn’t make it work to go on my elk hunt last week :(

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Jesse Alston @jessealston.bsky.social · 26d
Participated in the North American model of wildlife management in one of my favorite places today