Travis Knowles
@conbioknowles.bsky.social
Conservation, birds, mammals, natural history, ecology. I teach undergraduates. Director of WildSumaco Biological Station, Ecuador. https://www.facebook.com/wildsumaco.bio.station
Squirrels made me what I am today
A MORNING SCENE
dactylomys.medium.com
September 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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10 years of obsession about what Trump supporters think & care about has warped our understanding of their size & popularity: Trump is historically unpopular, pro-democracy supporters far outnumber the object of Corporate Media’s love. Time to hear more from majority of US.
The Tea Party protests in April 2009 had about a third of a million people involved, and the political media treated it like a game changer for the Obama presidency.
The No Kings rallies were AT LEAST ten times bigger than the Tea Party protests. Will the press keep pretending Trump is popular?
The No Kings rallies were AT LEAST ten times bigger than the Tea Party protests. Will the press keep pretending Trump is popular?
Based on crowd-sourced records of No Kings Day event turnout, and extrapolating for the cities where we don't have data yet, it looks like roughly 4-6 million people protested Trump across the U.S. yesterday. That's nearly 2% of the U.S. pop!
Mobilized anti-Trump resistance is exceeding 2017 levels
Mobilized anti-Trump resistance is exceeding 2017 levels
June 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
10 years of obsession about what Trump supporters think & care about has warped our understanding of their size & popularity: Trump is historically unpopular, pro-democracy supporters far outnumber the object of Corporate Media’s love. Time to hear more from majority of US.
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Two things are happening. The extreme right is doubling down on terrifying violence. And a democratic coalition for life and decency is mobilizing at a massive scale. Whatever else happens in the US this weekend, the No Kings rallies show where the most powerful political energy is surging.
June 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Two things are happening. The extreme right is doubling down on terrifying violence. And a democratic coalition for life and decency is mobilizing at a massive scale. Whatever else happens in the US this weekend, the No Kings rallies show where the most powerful political energy is surging.
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Look at downtown LA right now
June 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Look at downtown LA right now
For a small southern city in the heart of Trump country, today's No Kings protest (Florence, SC) was astounding. The last attendance estimates I heard were 300+ people. By my estimate, the response of honking passersby was overwhelmingly positive. Signs of hope.
June 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
For a small southern city in the heart of Trump country, today's No Kings protest (Florence, SC) was astounding. The last attendance estimates I heard were 300+ people. By my estimate, the response of honking passersby was overwhelmingly positive. Signs of hope.
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In an act of integrity and resistance, a supervisor in the Nashville federal prosecutor’s office resigned over how the Abrego Garcia case was being handled. The charges are bogus, pure political theater meant to justify a wrongful abduction.
June 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
In an act of integrity and resistance, a supervisor in the Nashville federal prosecutor’s office resigned over how the Abrego Garcia case was being handled. The charges are bogus, pure political theater meant to justify a wrongful abduction.
Southern Plains Bumblebee (Bombus fraternus) on Longleaf Milkweed (Asclepias longifolia). #endangered
May 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Southern Plains Bumblebee (Bombus fraternus) on Longleaf Milkweed (Asclepias longifolia). #endangered
I'm attending National Wildlife Federation's event, “Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...
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We need YOU as we rally in support of critical federal government services at risk of being lost forever. The U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area is responsible for many of the programs tha...
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May 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Hands Off! Today in Florence SC.
April 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hands Off! Today in Florence SC.
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“NIH, the crown jewel of modern science, where despite…all the firings, they’re working every day to cure cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, and that most deadly disease of our time: Malignant narcissistic personality disorder.” - Rep. @raskin.house.gov at the DC #handsoff event
April 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“NIH, the crown jewel of modern science, where despite…all the firings, they’re working every day to cure cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, and that most deadly disease of our time: Malignant narcissistic personality disorder.” - Rep. @raskin.house.gov at the DC #handsoff event
Last year I bought a single clustered mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) at a plant sale downtown. Photos from last October and today. True to form, it has spread via roots—look at all those fresh green shoots. It’s gonna be a pollinator magnet! 🐝 🧲 I hope it takes up half the back yard!
March 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Last year I bought a single clustered mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) at a plant sale downtown. Photos from last October and today. True to form, it has spread via roots—look at all those fresh green shoots. It’s gonna be a pollinator magnet! 🐝 🧲 I hope it takes up half the back yard!
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People aren’t just showing up—they’re fired up.
The energy is with progressive leaders, not the moderates or corporate puppets.
The energy is with progressive leaders, not the moderates or corporate puppets.
March 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
People aren’t just showing up—they’re fired up.
The energy is with progressive leaders, not the moderates or corporate puppets.
The energy is with progressive leaders, not the moderates or corporate puppets.
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A groundbreaking new study offers the most comprehensive answers to date about the status of #butterflies in the contiguous U.S. In 20 years, the country has lost 22 percent of its butterflies, researchers found. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
See How Butterfly Numbers Are Dropping Near You
Populations are falling in the United States, a new study has found. Look up what’s happening in your area.
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March 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A groundbreaking new study offers the most comprehensive answers to date about the status of #butterflies in the contiguous U.S. In 20 years, the country has lost 22 percent of its butterflies, researchers found. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Today’s shameful spectacle of Trump’s meeting with President Zelenskyy will prove to be a huge miscalculation on Trump’s part. I’ve spoken to over two dozen people so far—Republicans, Democrats and independents. Without exception, they’re angry and embarrassed by what they saw on TV. Truly shocking.
February 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Today’s shameful spectacle of Trump’s meeting with President Zelenskyy will prove to be a huge miscalculation on Trump’s part. I’ve spoken to over two dozen people so far—Republicans, Democrats and independents. Without exception, they’re angry and embarrassed by what they saw on TV. Truly shocking.
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will be live on The Bird Emergency tomorrow, Saturday early at 6am pacific USA time
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will be live on The Bird Emergency tomorrow, Saturday early at 6am pacific USA time
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🦤🌱✊🐤
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February 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Lyle Lewis race2extinct.com
will be live on The Bird Emergency tomorrow, Saturday early at 6am pacific USA time
www.youtube.com/live/C72aeCb...
🦤🌱✊🐤
thebirdemergency.com/youtube
thebirdemergency.com/twitch
www.facebook.com/birdemergency
will be live on The Bird Emergency tomorrow, Saturday early at 6am pacific USA time
www.youtube.com/live/C72aeCb...
🦤🌱✊🐤
thebirdemergency.com/youtube
thebirdemergency.com/twitch
www.facebook.com/birdemergency
Of course they are. This was never about "efficiency" or "waste."
OK folks--here is the answer. They are not simply removing programs because of their political biases--they are terminating existing NIH grants. Yours or mine could be next! 🧪
Just received notice that our grant was terminated. 5R24AG066599-03
TheRiseRegistry.org
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March 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Of course they are. This was never about "efficiency" or "waste."
If you don't know the work of Douglas Tallamy, watch these introductory videos for a dose of environmental empowerment. Try it - you'll see!
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Watch New Talks by Doug Tallamy 🌳
mailchi.mp
February 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you don't know the work of Douglas Tallamy, watch these introductory videos for a dose of environmental empowerment. Try it - you'll see!
mailchi.mp/homegrownnat...
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At some point, things will get bad enough that individual states will try to retain federal tax payments so they can keep their lights on and roads paved. Once that happens, we break apart Soviet Union style.
February 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
At some point, things will get bad enough that individual states will try to retain federal tax payments so they can keep their lights on and roads paved. Once that happens, we break apart Soviet Union style.
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Excellent, informative read this.
Well worth the time.
Thank you!
Well worth the time.
Thank you!
PROOF is on a mission to explain exactly what Musk is really up to long-term. This report advances that cause significantly.
I hope you will check it out and share it.
I hope you will check it out and share it.
Elon Musk “Lost” His Supposed “War” on Twitter Bots—and They’re Not Even Alive. Why Did Media Ever Deem “DOGE” Legit?
Courts now echo this publication’s assertion that “DOGE” doesn’t exist and the USDS—which does—is illegal, as it has no Senate-confirmed administrator. But many still miss the point: “DOGE” is a hoax.
sethabramson.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Excellent, informative read this.
Well worth the time.
Thank you!
Well worth the time.
Thank you!
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Trump has decimated the farm animal welfare research team at USDA, @greymoran.bsky.social reports exclusively for @sentientmedia.org. There is only team team member remaining, and the future of the lab is uncertain.
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Exclusive: The USDA’s Farm Animal Welfare Research Lab — With Just One Scientist Remaining — Dismantled by Trump
Sentient has learned that the primary federal laboratory for farm animal welfare research has lost its probationary scientists to the mass firings.
sentientmedia.org
February 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Trump has decimated the farm animal welfare research team at USDA, @greymoran.bsky.social reports exclusively for @sentientmedia.org. There is only team team member remaining, and the future of the lab is uncertain.
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Another loss for #science & the next generation of researchers. The 28-year running NIDA summer internship program is cancelled for this year.
@altnih4science.bsky.social #SavetheNIH
@altnih4science.bsky.social #SavetheNIH
February 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Another loss for #science & the next generation of researchers. The 28-year running NIDA summer internship program is cancelled for this year.
@altnih4science.bsky.social #SavetheNIH
@altnih4science.bsky.social #SavetheNIH
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Are you a federal worker who has been illegally fired by Trump & Musk?
Meet every day at the US Senate to do your job search.
10am, Hart Building Atrium
120 Constitution Ave., NE
Show up as often as you can and let’s go ALL OUT for Tuesday, February 25th.
Meet every day at the US Senate to do your job search.
10am, Hart Building Atrium
120 Constitution Ave., NE
Show up as often as you can and let’s go ALL OUT for Tuesday, February 25th.
February 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Are you a federal worker who has been illegally fired by Trump & Musk?
Meet every day at the US Senate to do your job search.
10am, Hart Building Atrium
120 Constitution Ave., NE
Show up as often as you can and let’s go ALL OUT for Tuesday, February 25th.
Meet every day at the US Senate to do your job search.
10am, Hart Building Atrium
120 Constitution Ave., NE
Show up as often as you can and let’s go ALL OUT for Tuesday, February 25th.