Ros Kennerley
@drroskennerley.bsky.social
Chair of IUCN SSC Small Mammal Specialist Group (https://small-mammals.org/), based at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust | interested in conservation in general, but threatened mammals & birds in particular | Views are my own.
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And then there were none: Australia’s only shrew declared extinct
theconversation.com/and-then-the...
A great article by SMSG member Prof. John Woinarski.
theconversation.com/and-then-the...
A great article by SMSG member Prof. John Woinarski.
And then there were none: Australia’s only shrew declared extinct
Australia’s only known shrew has been declared extinct. Its loss emphasises the need for national protection of Australia’s rare and unique wildlife.
theconversation.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
And then there were none: Australia’s only shrew declared extinct
theconversation.com/and-then-the...
A great article by SMSG member Prof. John Woinarski.
theconversation.com/and-then-the...
A great article by SMSG member Prof. John Woinarski.
Fieldwork for this was back in 2018, so it's great to finally have it published. Huge thanks to the fantastic ecologists at Department of Environment and Coastal Resources
in Turks & Caicos, colleagues at @nhm-london.bsky.social, and of course Sam at @zslscience.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1002/2688...
in Turks & Caicos, colleagues at @nhm-london.bsky.social, and of course Sam at @zslscience.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1002/2688...
Genetic evidence for invasive rat‐caused vegetation damage has implications for endemic Caribbean mammal management
Conservation translocations of the Bahamian hutia, a threatened Caribbean rodent, have prompted concerns about vegetation damage. Extensive vegetation damage reported on John Higgs Cay (Turks and Cai...
doi.org
October 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Fieldwork for this was back in 2018, so it's great to finally have it published. Huge thanks to the fantastic ecologists at Department of Environment and Coastal Resources
in Turks & Caicos, colleagues at @nhm-london.bsky.social, and of course Sam at @zslscience.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1002/2688...
in Turks & Caicos, colleagues at @nhm-london.bsky.social, and of course Sam at @zslscience.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1002/2688...
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Closing date tomorrow, an exciting PhD linking insects with demography of aerial foraging birds such as House martin based @uniexecec.bsky.social in Cornwall.
Fully funded PhD with me, @uniexecec.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social working on insectivorous bird declines - hopefully esp. House martin www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Closing date tomorrow, an exciting PhD linking insects with demography of aerial foraging birds such as House martin based @uniexecec.bsky.social in Cornwall.
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Very firm statement on releases of captive-bred Turtle Doves, from Operation Turtle Dove inc @rspb.bsky.social & @naturalengland.bsky.social:
*Doesn't meet IUCN guidelines
*Risk of disease/genetic pollution
*Irresponsible aims
operationturtledove.org/captive-rele... 1/2 #ornithology #ukbirding
*Doesn't meet IUCN guidelines
*Risk of disease/genetic pollution
*Irresponsible aims
operationturtledove.org/captive-rele... 1/2 #ornithology #ukbirding
Operation Turtle Dove’s view on the release of captive-bred Turtle Doves as a conservation measure - Operation Turtle Dove
Operation Turtle Dove is a science-led conservation partnership working to reverse the decline of Turtle Doves in the UK by restoring habitat and addressing key threats. Learn why captive-bred release...
operationturtledove.org
September 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Very firm statement on releases of captive-bred Turtle Doves, from Operation Turtle Dove inc @rspb.bsky.social & @naturalengland.bsky.social:
*Doesn't meet IUCN guidelines
*Risk of disease/genetic pollution
*Irresponsible aims
operationturtledove.org/captive-rele... 1/2 #ornithology #ukbirding
*Doesn't meet IUCN guidelines
*Risk of disease/genetic pollution
*Irresponsible aims
operationturtledove.org/captive-rele... 1/2 #ornithology #ukbirding
Well done Nik and all the team in Mauritius!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Durrell return threatened gecko species to Mauritius
Durrell Conservation says it cared for and bred 30 lesser night geckos at Jersey Zoo for five years.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Well done Nik and all the team in Mauritius!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
After a 10 year (!) hiatus, I'm happy to be bird ringing again. Thanks to @piedflynet.bsky.social for taking me on as a trainee!!!
A juvenile barn owl was not a bad starter bird....
A juvenile barn owl was not a bad starter bird....
July 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
After a 10 year (!) hiatus, I'm happy to be bird ringing again. Thanks to @piedflynet.bsky.social for taking me on as a trainee!!!
A juvenile barn owl was not a bad starter bird....
A juvenile barn owl was not a bad starter bird....
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25th Student Conference in Conservation Science, Cambridge, 31 March – 2 April 2026. Looking for postgraduate students and early-career conservation scientists, in a broad range of fields, to apply to present talks or posters on their work.
www.sccs-cam.org
www.sccs-cam.org
Student Conference on Conservation Science - Welcome
SCCS helps young conservation scientists gain experience, learn new ideas and make contacts that will be valuable for their future careers.
www.sccs-cam.org
July 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
25th Student Conference in Conservation Science, Cambridge, 31 March – 2 April 2026. Looking for postgraduate students and early-career conservation scientists, in a broad range of fields, to apply to present talks or posters on their work.
www.sccs-cam.org
www.sccs-cam.org
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🔈 APPLICATIONS OPEN...
...for BOU Small Research Grants & Career Development Bursaries
Application deadline: 31 Oct 2025
Full details via links ⬇️
Grants: bou.org.uk/funding/s...
Bursaries: bou.org.uk/funding/c...
#ornithology 🪶
...for BOU Small Research Grants & Career Development Bursaries
Application deadline: 31 Oct 2025
Full details via links ⬇️
Grants: bou.org.uk/funding/s...
Bursaries: bou.org.uk/funding/c...
#ornithology 🪶
July 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🔈 APPLICATIONS OPEN...
...for BOU Small Research Grants & Career Development Bursaries
Application deadline: 31 Oct 2025
Full details via links ⬇️
Grants: bou.org.uk/funding/s...
Bursaries: bou.org.uk/funding/c...
#ornithology 🪶
...for BOU Small Research Grants & Career Development Bursaries
Application deadline: 31 Oct 2025
Full details via links ⬇️
Grants: bou.org.uk/funding/s...
Bursaries: bou.org.uk/funding/c...
#ornithology 🪶
A new postdoctoral research position for @zslscience.bsky.social's Hainan gibbon conservation programme is being advertised! Job description here:
careers.zsl.org/vacancies/47...
careers.zsl.org/vacancies/47...
Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Hainan Gibbon Project in London Zoo | ZSL
View details and apply for this Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Hainan Gibbon Project vacancy in London Zoo.
ZSL is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to work on a long-term proj...
careers.zsl.org
June 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A new postdoctoral research position for @zslscience.bsky.social's Hainan gibbon conservation programme is being advertised! Job description here:
careers.zsl.org/vacancies/47...
careers.zsl.org/vacancies/47...
Seems like a happy coincidence that I read this bsky.app/profile/mong... article, on the day I'm starting a 3-week trip to explore the amazing flora and fauna of Alejandro de Humboldt National Park in eastern Cuba.
news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
Ecologists are spending less time in the field. That could be a problem.
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. There was a time when an ecologist’s education was not complete with...
news.mongabay.com
April 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Seems like a happy coincidence that I read this bsky.app/profile/mong... article, on the day I'm starting a 3-week trip to explore the amazing flora and fauna of Alejandro de Humboldt National Park in eastern Cuba.
news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
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#RodentOfTheDay Desert Mouse (Pseudomys desertor)
"This small stout mouse has short limbs. Its fur is brown above with long black guard hairs that give it a grizzled appearance. It is grey-brown underneath and has a distinctive pale ring around its eye."
Ph/Inf: www.sharkbay.org/publications...
"This small stout mouse has short limbs. Its fur is brown above with long black guard hairs that give it a grizzled appearance. It is grey-brown underneath and has a distinctive pale ring around its eye."
Ph/Inf: www.sharkbay.org/publications...
April 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#RodentOfTheDay Desert Mouse (Pseudomys desertor)
"This small stout mouse has short limbs. Its fur is brown above with long black guard hairs that give it a grizzled appearance. It is grey-brown underneath and has a distinctive pale ring around its eye."
Ph/Inf: www.sharkbay.org/publications...
"This small stout mouse has short limbs. Its fur is brown above with long black guard hairs that give it a grizzled appearance. It is grey-brown underneath and has a distinctive pale ring around its eye."
Ph/Inf: www.sharkbay.org/publications...
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April 4th is World Rat Day!
We're sharing a few facts about some of the world's wonderful yet at-risk rats, including:
🐀Malagasy Giant Jumping Rat
🐀Elvira Rat
🐀Tokudaia spiny rats
🐀Sulawesi's rats
Read more here: small-mammals.org/2025/04/04/w...
We're sharing a few facts about some of the world's wonderful yet at-risk rats, including:
🐀Malagasy Giant Jumping Rat
🐀Elvira Rat
🐀Tokudaia spiny rats
🐀Sulawesi's rats
Read more here: small-mammals.org/2025/04/04/w...
April 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
April 4th is World Rat Day!
We're sharing a few facts about some of the world's wonderful yet at-risk rats, including:
🐀Malagasy Giant Jumping Rat
🐀Elvira Rat
🐀Tokudaia spiny rats
🐀Sulawesi's rats
Read more here: small-mammals.org/2025/04/04/w...
We're sharing a few facts about some of the world's wonderful yet at-risk rats, including:
🐀Malagasy Giant Jumping Rat
🐀Elvira Rat
🐀Tokudaia spiny rats
🐀Sulawesi's rats
Read more here: small-mammals.org/2025/04/04/w...
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Are you a parrot conservation researcher/field biologist/planner/indigenous person/local expert? Do you want to make a huge impact on the future of parrot conservation in the wild? This might be for you.
www.iucn-wildparrot-specialist-group.org/home/applica...
www.iucn-wildparrot-specialist-group.org/home/applica...
IUCN Wild Parrot Specialist Group - Application for Membership to IUCN SSC WPaSG
Membership Application
www.iucn-wildparrot-specialist-group.org
March 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Are you a parrot conservation researcher/field biologist/planner/indigenous person/local expert? Do you want to make a huge impact on the future of parrot conservation in the wild? This might be for you.
www.iucn-wildparrot-specialist-group.org/home/applica...
www.iucn-wildparrot-specialist-group.org/home/applica...
2 positions available at Durrell!
Science and Research Coordinator at Durrell (Jersey) | deadline 9th April
www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Conservation Training Manager | deadline 13th April www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Science and Research Coordinator at Durrell (Jersey) | deadline 9th April
www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Conservation Training Manager | deadline 13th April www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Science and Research Coordinator at Durrell | Durrell
Science and research at Durrell is fundamental to our mission in ensuring that our actions and decisions are always based on evidence.
www.durrell.org
March 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
2 positions available at Durrell!
Science and Research Coordinator at Durrell (Jersey) | deadline 9th April
www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Conservation Training Manager | deadline 13th April www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Science and Research Coordinator at Durrell (Jersey) | deadline 9th April
www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Conservation Training Manager | deadline 13th April www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Professor Carl Jones on Desert Island Discs!
I was lucky enough to contribute to the Pink Pigeon and Echo Parakeet programmes in Mauritius and learnt a huge amount there.
These days I get to work with Carl at Durrell and always appreciate his conservation insights.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
I was lucky enough to contribute to the Pink Pigeon and Echo Parakeet programmes in Mauritius and learnt a huge amount there.
These days I get to work with Carl at Durrell and always appreciate his conservation insights.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Professor Carl Jones, conservation biologist
Professor Carl Jones, biologist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Professor Carl Jones on Desert Island Discs!
I was lucky enough to contribute to the Pink Pigeon and Echo Parakeet programmes in Mauritius and learnt a huge amount there.
These days I get to work with Carl at Durrell and always appreciate his conservation insights.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
I was lucky enough to contribute to the Pink Pigeon and Echo Parakeet programmes in Mauritius and learnt a huge amount there.
These days I get to work with Carl at Durrell and always appreciate his conservation insights.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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PhD opportunity with me (RSPB) at Sheffield Hallam combining ecology (building-nesting birds esp. Swift) + building design & planning (Net Zero goals & retrofit). We need a strong student interested in both! Is that you? url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cNyjCR636C... Please repost.
March 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
PhD opportunity with me (RSPB) at Sheffield Hallam combining ecology (building-nesting birds esp. Swift) + building design & planning (Net Zero goals & retrofit). We need a strong student interested in both! Is that you? url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cNyjCR636C... Please repost.
There's not long left for this small mammal specific funding round!
Just 2 weeks left to apply for this small mammal Fonseca Species Conservation Fund for the Americas!
This is for early career conservationists <35 years in GEF-recipient countries. Up to $25k per project. Deadline 30th March. Full details here: www.rewild.org/the-fonseca-...
This is for early career conservationists <35 years in GEF-recipient countries. Up to $25k per project. Deadline 30th March. Full details here: www.rewild.org/the-fonseca-...
Re:wild | Re:wild.org • Fonseca Species Conservation Fund
The Fonseca Species Conservation Fund is available to young conservationists under the age of 35 in any GEF-eligible country to either start or progress their careers. The FSCF is supported by the GE...
www.rewild.org
March 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
There's not long left for this small mammal specific funding round!
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Last month we were thrilled to contribute to the development of a trans-national action plan for the Iberian Desman. Many thanks to the organisers IUCN Med, MITECO, and the IUCN CPSG.
small-mammals.org/2025/02/18/t...
small-mammals.org/2025/02/18/t...
February 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Last month we were thrilled to contribute to the development of a trans-national action plan for the Iberian Desman. Many thanks to the organisers IUCN Med, MITECO, and the IUCN CPSG.
small-mammals.org/2025/02/18/t...
small-mammals.org/2025/02/18/t...
@abigazzard.bsky.social, Dr Alexis Mychajliw, and I have just had our species chapter published:
𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙭𝙪𝙨 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘁, 𝟭𝟴𝟯𝟯
It features in Guevara, L., León-Tapia, M.Á. (eds). Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America. Springer, Cham.
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙭𝙪𝙨 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘁, 𝟭𝟴𝟯𝟯
It features in Guevara, L., León-Tapia, M.Á. (eds). Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America. Springer, Cham.
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Hispaniolan Solenodon Solenodon paradoxus Brandt, 1833
This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of species’ biology, including taxonomy, distribution, genetics, morphology, life history, ecology, behavior, parasitology, human t...
doi.org
February 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
@abigazzard.bsky.social, Dr Alexis Mychajliw, and I have just had our species chapter published:
𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙭𝙪𝙨 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘁, 𝟭𝟴𝟯𝟯
It features in Guevara, L., León-Tapia, M.Á. (eds). Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America. Springer, Cham.
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙭𝙪𝙨 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘁, 𝟭𝟴𝟯𝟯
It features in Guevara, L., León-Tapia, M.Á. (eds). Handbook of the Mammals of Middle and South America. Springer, Cham.
doi.org/10.1007/978-...
A fabulously sunny (but v. cold!) day yesterday exploring the Somerset Levels with Prof. Sam Turvey and @aukwardlucia.bsky.social. Despite the short winter day, we managed to fit in a lot of pelican and freshwater ecosystem talk and visited some important historical sites....
February 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A fabulously sunny (but v. cold!) day yesterday exploring the Somerset Levels with Prof. Sam Turvey and @aukwardlucia.bsky.social. Despite the short winter day, we managed to fit in a lot of pelican and freshwater ecosystem talk and visited some important historical sites....
It was an honour to be part of this trans-national strategy development for the weird & wonderful Iberian Desman. Despite the serious threats & huge challenges to conserve it, I feel hopeful because of the collective experience and enthusiasm of all the people involved.
iucn.org/story/202502...
iucn.org/story/202502...
IUCN promotes a transboundary conservation plan for the Iberian desman
Malaga, 28 January 2025 (IUCN) - More than 50 experts from Andorra, Spain, France and Portugal met in Madrid for three days to develop a transnational conservation plan and define more urgent measures...
iucn.org
February 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It was an honour to be part of this trans-national strategy development for the weird & wonderful Iberian Desman. Despite the serious threats & huge challenges to conserve it, I feel hopeful because of the collective experience and enthusiasm of all the people involved.
iucn.org/story/202502...
iucn.org/story/202502...
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Fantastic #ConservationJob available in #Madagascar. Please share with anyone you think might be interested
www.durrell.org/get-involved...
www.durrell.org/get-involved...
Country Director - Madagascar | Durrell
The post holder will be the lead Durrell representative in Madagascar, responsible and accountable for the management and strategic delivery of Durrell’s Madagascar Programme,
www.durrell.org
February 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Fantastic #ConservationJob available in #Madagascar. Please share with anyone you think might be interested
www.durrell.org/get-involved...
www.durrell.org/get-involved...
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#RodentOfTheDay Northern Hopping Mouse (Notomys aquilo)
"This species used to occur in the north of the Australian mainland, but the last record was in Arnhem Land in 1973. They are now currently only found on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory."
Ph/Inf: shorturl.at/kS74Q
"This species used to occur in the north of the Australian mainland, but the last record was in Arnhem Land in 1973. They are now currently only found on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory."
Ph/Inf: shorturl.at/kS74Q
January 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
#RodentOfTheDay Northern Hopping Mouse (Notomys aquilo)
"This species used to occur in the north of the Australian mainland, but the last record was in Arnhem Land in 1973. They are now currently only found on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory."
Ph/Inf: shorturl.at/kS74Q
"This species used to occur in the north of the Australian mainland, but the last record was in Arnhem Land in 1973. They are now currently only found on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory."
Ph/Inf: shorturl.at/kS74Q
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Bushy-tailed wood rat, commonly called a pack rat.
We tolerate them living under the woodshed, but periodically live trap them for a close-up view.
We tolerate them living under the woodshed, but periodically live trap them for a close-up view.
January 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Bushy-tailed wood rat, commonly called a pack rat.
We tolerate them living under the woodshed, but periodically live trap them for a close-up view.
We tolerate them living under the woodshed, but periodically live trap them for a close-up view.
Reposted by Ros Kennerley
Everything is connected!
Conserving prairie dogs could restore North America's grasslands
Colorado State University researchers have identified priority areas for the conservation of the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States, extending from Montana to Texas and New Mexico to Arizon...
phys.org
January 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Everything is connected!