Dr. Tamara L. Johnstone-Yellin
@drtljy.bsky.social
associate professor, wildlife ecologist, and so much more
Who's ready for #2026MMM Combatant Reveal #3?
To find something WILD
Take 191127993
Attach an 8 at the end
& find the right prefix
that makes this a 13 ISBN
To find something WILD
Take 191127993
Attach an 8 at the end
& find the right prefix
that makes this a 13 ISBN
a woman in a robe says i 'm building a mystery while standing in a closet
Alt: The inimitable Catherine O'Hara playing Moira Rose expresses "I'm building a mystery"
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
www.wmra.org/2026-02-04/w...
Proud of this collaboration coming to fruition!
Proud of this collaboration coming to fruition!
Wildlife Center box turtles overwinter at Bridgewater College
Some turtle patients from the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro are spending the winter at Bridgewater College – giving the students hands-on experience with rehabilitation. WMRA's Randi B. Ha...
www.wmra.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
www.wmra.org/2026-02-04/w...
Proud of this collaboration coming to fruition!
Proud of this collaboration coming to fruition!
truth!
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
truth!
I’m giddy!
February 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I’m giddy!
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Myiarchus flycatchers ordered by size and intensity of yellow underparts. When it comes to flycatchers, differences between species tend to be very subtle. Impressions of size and color in the field can be quite subjective, but the differences are real.
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Myiarchus flycatchers ordered by size and intensity of yellow underparts. When it comes to flycatchers, differences between species tend to be very subtle. Impressions of size and color in the field can be quite subjective, but the differences are real.
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And still, we light.
We light because we understand something essential: that the act of kindling flame in the face of those who would extinguish us is itself holy resistance. That refusing to disappear is a form of prayer.
We light because we understand something essential: that the act of kindling flame in the face of those who would extinguish us is itself holy resistance. That refusing to disappear is a form of prayer.
December 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
And still, we light.
We light because we understand something essential: that the act of kindling flame in the face of those who would extinguish us is itself holy resistance. That refusing to disappear is a form of prayer.
We light because we understand something essential: that the act of kindling flame in the face of those who would extinguish us is itself holy resistance. That refusing to disappear is a form of prayer.
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Happy Hanukkah to our friends who celebrate. Rachel Posner, a rabbi’s wife in Kiel, Germany, took this photograph in 1931 -- a potent reminder that fascism must be fought in every generation, even if it's wrapped in an American flag and a red hat.
December 8, 2023 at 1:50 AM
Happy Hanukkah to our friends who celebrate. Rachel Posner, a rabbi’s wife in Kiel, Germany, took this photograph in 1931 -- a potent reminder that fascism must be fought in every generation, even if it's wrapped in an American flag and a red hat.
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This is your annual reminder that if you are in the US and have FSA funds that you won't use, Menstrual products are covered by FSA funds and can be donated to food pantries and shelters.
December 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This is your annual reminder that if you are in the US and have FSA funds that you won't use, Menstrual products are covered by FSA funds and can be donated to food pantries and shelters.
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Just look at those teeeeeeeny weeny little baby red arrows. Can you even find all four?
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Just look at those teeeeeeeny weeny little baby red arrows. Can you even find all four?
The cruelty seems to be their point.
SNAP helped me during a difficult transition period between my PhD/PostDoc and first full time job that included several moves. Knowing I could feed my wee boys nutritious food was a relief during a very stressful few years. I’m thrilled that it helps others in our inequitable society
SNAP benefits about to expire.
November 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The cruelty seems to be their point.
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it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
SNAP helped me during a difficult transition period between my PhD/PostDoc and first full time job that included several moves. Knowing I could feed my wee boys nutritious food was a relief during a very stressful few years. I’m thrilled that it helps others in our inequitable society
October 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
SNAP helped me during a difficult transition period between my PhD/PostDoc and first full time job that included several moves. Knowing I could feed my wee boys nutritious food was a relief during a very stressful few years. I’m thrilled that it helps others in our inequitable society
“Science thrives on openness to new evidence. But that openness isn’t a license to ignore consensus or amplify fringe claims. The burden of proof lies with challengers, not the scientific mainstream.”
Great thread to consider for my non-majors env sci course.
Great thread to consider for my non-majors env sci course.
“Science is never settled” sounds reasonable—but it’s often a rhetorical trick to undermine consensus on issues like vaccines or climate change.
Science evolves, but some things are overwhelmingly supported by evidence.
My latest for Live Science
www.livescience.com/...
1/10
Science evolves, but some things are overwhelmingly supported by evidence.
My latest for Live Science
www.livescience.com/...
1/10
There is such a thing as 'settled science' — anyone who says otherwise is trying to manipulate you
How bad-faith arguments sow doubt by weaponizing scientific humility.
www.livescience.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“Science thrives on openness to new evidence. But that openness isn’t a license to ignore consensus or amplify fringe claims. The burden of proof lies with challengers, not the scientific mainstream.”
Great thread to consider for my non-majors env sci course.
Great thread to consider for my non-majors env sci course.
Excellent article about @mammalssuck.bsky.social lecture tomorrow night at Bridgewater College. Can't wait!
www.dnronline.com/news/social_... (Link to stream in the comments)
www.dnronline.com/news/social_... (Link to stream in the comments)
Lactation biologist to discuss obstacles to breastfeeding at Bridgewater College
Katie Hinde, associate professor in the Center for Evolution and Medicine at Arizona State University, is a lactation biologist, which means she has discussed breastfeeding in many different ways thro...
www.dnronline.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Excellent article about @mammalssuck.bsky.social lecture tomorrow night at Bridgewater College. Can't wait!
www.dnronline.com/news/social_... (Link to stream in the comments)
www.dnronline.com/news/social_... (Link to stream in the comments)
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Canvas has been down alllll day. Maybe monopolies ARE bad!
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Canvas has been down alllll day. Maybe monopolies ARE bad!
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Violence, scientific DRAMA, and misunderstanding!
Who first asked if woodpeckers get headaches, or if rams are immune to brain damage?
New Paper! I trace the history of human thought on brain injury in head-hitting animals, and it's a wild ride. 🧪 🏺
A thread - 1/🧵
doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...
Who first asked if woodpeckers get headaches, or if rams are immune to brain damage?
New Paper! I trace the history of human thought on brain injury in head-hitting animals, and it's a wild ride. 🧪 🏺
A thread - 1/🧵
doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...
October 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Violence, scientific DRAMA, and misunderstanding!
Who first asked if woodpeckers get headaches, or if rams are immune to brain damage?
New Paper! I trace the history of human thought on brain injury in head-hitting animals, and it's a wild ride. 🧪 🏺
A thread - 1/🧵
doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...
Who first asked if woodpeckers get headaches, or if rams are immune to brain damage?
New Paper! I trace the history of human thought on brain injury in head-hitting animals, and it's a wild ride. 🧪 🏺
A thread - 1/🧵
doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...
VERY excited to host @mammalssuck.bsky.social next week for classroom visits on #SciComm, lactation, and March Mammal Madness, as well as introducing her Endowed Lecture on the evolution of lactation! (There will be a streaming option for those interested in the 7:30 talk!)
#2026MMM
#bcvammm
#2026MMM
#bcvammm
October 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
VERY excited to host @mammalssuck.bsky.social next week for classroom visits on #SciComm, lactation, and March Mammal Madness, as well as introducing her Endowed Lecture on the evolution of lactation! (There will be a streaming option for those interested in the 7:30 talk!)
#2026MMM
#bcvammm
#2026MMM
#bcvammm
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In a historic $375 million partnership, 21 Indigenous governments are empowered to lead large-scale conservation, stewardship and economic development across the ecologically rich Northwest Territories.
World’s largest Indigenous-led conservation project launched - The Wildlife Society
A $375M landmark partnership is backing Indigenous-led conservation and development across the Northwest Territories
wildlife.org
October 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In a historic $375 million partnership, 21 Indigenous governments are empowered to lead large-scale conservation, stewardship and economic development across the ecologically rich Northwest Territories.
Reposted by Dr. Tamara L. Johnstone-Yellin
Reposted by Dr. Tamara L. Johnstone-Yellin
"I Contain Multitudes"
This digitally painted piece honors coyote by tracing its lineage from the first cells of life to the animal trotting our cities and the wilderness today.
The thread gives descriptions of all the extinct organisms shown in this piece (not to scale)
This digitally painted piece honors coyote by tracing its lineage from the first cells of life to the animal trotting our cities and the wilderness today.
The thread gives descriptions of all the extinct organisms shown in this piece (not to scale)
October 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"I Contain Multitudes"
This digitally painted piece honors coyote by tracing its lineage from the first cells of life to the animal trotting our cities and the wilderness today.
The thread gives descriptions of all the extinct organisms shown in this piece (not to scale)
This digitally painted piece honors coyote by tracing its lineage from the first cells of life to the animal trotting our cities and the wilderness today.
The thread gives descriptions of all the extinct organisms shown in this piece (not to scale)
Reposted by Dr. Tamara L. Johnstone-Yellin
I needed to read this today. Thought someone else might need it too.
June 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I needed to read this today. Thought someone else might need it too.
And that’s a wrap! I’m off to cry myself to sleep over my Sun Bear dying an incidental death. The @creativesatbc.bsky.social will finish out the #bcvammm season next week while I’m in NYC with…(checks notes)…entirely too many teenagers at once.
#2025MMM
#2025MMM
AND YOU HAVE YOUR FINAL ROAR!!!
Ginkgo & Rhizzo #RootsAndRelicts,
Puma #TheOnlyOnes
Gelada #SameAndDifferent
AND Polar Bear #TuxedoStyle
#2025MMM
Ginkgo & Rhizzo #RootsAndRelicts,
Puma #TheOnlyOnes
Gelada #SameAndDifferent
AND Polar Bear #TuxedoStyle
#2025MMM
March 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
FWOOSH!!! Polar Bear bursts from the arctic waters surging toward Cape Buffalo!!! #2025MMM
March 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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