Stephanie Manka, Ph.D. (formerly Schutler)
@fancyscientist.bsky.social
Wildlife biologist 🐘 Career Mentor👩🎓 Communicator 👥 | Showing animal lovers how to get their dream job✨ | Connecting people with nature for conservation 🌿 and community 🏙️
I was lucky (yes, lucky!) to live alongside venomous snakes, like copperheads, for years in North Carolina. Venomous snakes are demonized, and my goal with my latest A-Z Animals article was to show off how amazing these animals truly are.
a-z-animals.com/articles/the...
a-z-animals.com/articles/the...
These Are the Most Venomous Snakes in North Carolina
There are six species of venomous snakes in North Carolina, each with unique features and interesting behaviors.
a-z-animals.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I was lucky (yes, lucky!) to live alongside venomous snakes, like copperheads, for years in North Carolina. Venomous snakes are demonized, and my goal with my latest A-Z Animals article was to show off how amazing these animals truly are.
a-z-animals.com/articles/the...
a-z-animals.com/articles/the...
It never ceases to amaze me how much our wildlife populations have changed over time & how resilient some species can be. I'm writing an article about deer in Indiana, a highly abundant species, but in the late 1800, they were extirpated and had to be reintroduced. www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and...
White-tailed Deer Biology
White-tailed deer in Indiana, including food habits, family life, habitat and population from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife
www.in.gov
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It never ceases to amaze me how much our wildlife populations have changed over time & how resilient some species can be. I'm writing an article about deer in Indiana, a highly abundant species, but in the late 1800, they were extirpated and had to be reintroduced. www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and...
Now is the perfect time to be a scientist and track phenology with changing leaf color using BudBurst🌈🍁. Watch the latest Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video to learn how. Designed for kids, but applicable to everyone!
youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
Fall Leaf Science & How Leaves Help Animals 🐿️ Wildlife Biology for Kids Club
YouTube video by Fancy Scientist
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November 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Now is the perfect time to be a scientist and track phenology with changing leaf color using BudBurst🌈🍁. Watch the latest Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video to learn how. Designed for kids, but applicable to everyone!
youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
Leaves are falling 🍂— but don’t toss them! Those leaves help frogs 🐸, salamanders 🦎, turtles 🐢, butterflies 🦋 & more survive the winter.
In my new Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video, we explore fall leaf science 🍁 + how to help wildlife at home 🏡🐾.
youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
In my new Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video, we explore fall leaf science 🍁 + how to help wildlife at home 🏡🐾.
youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
Fall Leaf Science & How Leaves Help Animals 🐿️ Wildlife Biology for Kids Club
YouTube video by Fancy Scientist
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Leaves are falling 🍂— but don’t toss them! Those leaves help frogs 🐸, salamanders 🦎, turtles 🐢, butterflies 🦋 & more survive the winter.
In my new Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video, we explore fall leaf science 🍁 + how to help wildlife at home 🏡🐾.
youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
In my new Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video, we explore fall leaf science 🍁 + how to help wildlife at home 🏡🐾.
youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
🐢🦋 Protect local wildlife by leaving leaves. Learn why this simple action makes a big difference! In the latest Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video, I explain how, as well as teach you the science behind leaves changing colors & falling off: youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
Fall Leaf Science & How Leaves Help Animals 🐿️ Wildlife Biology for Kids Club
YouTube video by Fancy Scientist
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
🐢🦋 Protect local wildlife by leaving leaves. Learn why this simple action makes a big difference! In the latest Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video, I explain how, as well as teach you the science behind leaves changing colors & falling off: youtu.be/ZZklhpntVZk
Some truly amazing images here. The best ones all feature animals 😀 www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
Can IVF save the northern white rhino from extinction? — October’s best science images
The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.
www.nature.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Some truly amazing images here. The best ones all feature animals 😀 www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
Liberals still haven't learned their lessons with messaging. I am all for the IDEA of "No Kings," but when you use negative messaging, you aren't fighting FOR anything, and you are activating the word "King," which Trump actually likes, so now he is tweeting AI videos of him as a king.
October 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Liberals still haven't learned their lessons with messaging. I am all for the IDEA of "No Kings," but when you use negative messaging, you aren't fighting FOR anything, and you are activating the word "King," which Trump actually likes, so now he is tweeting AI videos of him as a king.
You know you’re not like most girls when you find a bug in your house and your first thought is “what kind?” And then proceed to take a photo of it for community science.
October 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
You know you’re not like most girls when you find a bug in your house and your first thought is “what kind?” And then proceed to take a photo of it for community science.
Are dolphins & porpoises just different words for the same kinds of animals? Are bison and buffalo okay to use interchangeably? Are there really any differences between frogs and toads?
My latest article clears up the confusion surrounding mixed-up animal groups.
a-z-animals.com/articles/com...
My latest article clears up the confusion surrounding mixed-up animal groups.
a-z-animals.com/articles/com...
Common Animal Confusions, Solved by Experts
Are buffalo and bison the same? How can you tell a toad from a frog? This article clears up confusion on mixed-up groups of animals.
a-z-animals.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Are dolphins & porpoises just different words for the same kinds of animals? Are bison and buffalo okay to use interchangeably? Are there really any differences between frogs and toads?
My latest article clears up the confusion surrounding mixed-up animal groups.
a-z-animals.com/articles/com...
My latest article clears up the confusion surrounding mixed-up animal groups.
a-z-animals.com/articles/com...
Wondering if the Becoming a Wildlife Professional series is right for you? Watch this...plus, remember, it's free!
youtu.be/4C6EhHFSkT0
Enroll here: stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to...
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Enroll here: stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to...
Becoming a Wildlife Professional Free 3 Part Training!
YouTube video by Fancy Scientist
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October 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Wondering if the Becoming a Wildlife Professional series is right for you? Watch this...plus, remember, it's free!
youtu.be/4C6EhHFSkT0
Enroll here: stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to...
youtu.be/4C6EhHFSkT0
Enroll here: stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to...
According to stock images, ecology in practice looks like touching a lot of leaves (usually in a monoculture), looking at nature with a magnifying glass, and/or taking water samples 🤨
October 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
According to stock images, ecology in practice looks like touching a lot of leaves (usually in a monoculture), looking at nature with a magnifying glass, and/or taking water samples 🤨
Should you skip wildlife careers since they don’t pay well? 🤔
What do you think? Here's my response.
For more, make sure to enroll in the Becoming a Wildlife Professional FREE training that starts next week!
stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to...
What do you think? Here's my response.
For more, make sure to enroll in the Becoming a Wildlife Professional FREE training that starts next week!
stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to...
October 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Should you skip wildlife careers since they don’t pay well? 🤔
What do you think? Here's my response.
For more, make sure to enroll in the Becoming a Wildlife Professional FREE training that starts next week!
stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to...
What do you think? Here's my response.
For more, make sure to enroll in the Becoming a Wildlife Professional FREE training that starts next week!
stephanieschuttler.com/3-pillars-to...
We lost a true hero today. Jane Goodall showed the world that women could be scientists, especially wildlife biologists. She changed the game - demonstrated that animals weren't just numbers without compromising scientific integrity.
October 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We lost a true hero today. Jane Goodall showed the world that women could be scientists, especially wildlife biologists. She changed the game - demonstrated that animals weren't just numbers without compromising scientific integrity.
Did you know that by modern definitions, trees ARE wildlife? 🌳🌲Explore how magnificent trees are, and I’ll give you some tips to get you started with identifications so that you can get to know the trees around you in the latest Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video: youtu.be/gd41_1hr6l4
You’ll Want to Hug a Tree After This Video 🌳🤗🌲 | Wildlife Biology for Kids Club
YouTube video by Fancy Scientist
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September 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Did you know that by modern definitions, trees ARE wildlife? 🌳🌲Explore how magnificent trees are, and I’ll give you some tips to get you started with identifications so that you can get to know the trees around you in the latest Wildlife Biology for Kids Club video: youtu.be/gd41_1hr6l4
Can we normalize how cute snakes are today?
(If you live where there are venomous snakes and need advice, I have lots. I’ve lived alongside venomous snakes for years and worked in areas where some of the deadliest ones live.)
(If you live where there are venomous snakes and need advice, I have lots. I’ve lived alongside venomous snakes for years and worked in areas where some of the deadliest ones live.)
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Can we normalize how cute snakes are today?
(If you live where there are venomous snakes and need advice, I have lots. I’ve lived alongside venomous snakes for years and worked in areas where some of the deadliest ones live.)
(If you live where there are venomous snakes and need advice, I have lots. I’ve lived alongside venomous snakes for years and worked in areas where some of the deadliest ones live.)
I knew this eventually would come to a head & glad to see MAHA take it on. I am NOT MAHA, but I am aligned with a lot of their agenda & was before they existed (e.g getting food dyes out, reducing pesticides, etc). I believe it was called being an environmentalist…😛
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/c...
G.O.P. Plan on Pesticides Faces Revolt From MAHA Moms
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I knew this eventually would come to a head & glad to see MAHA take it on. I am NOT MAHA, but I am aligned with a lot of their agenda & was before they existed (e.g getting food dyes out, reducing pesticides, etc). I believe it was called being an environmentalist…😛
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/c...
I just made some new activities for the Wildlife Biology for Kids Club and I am so excited about them! Here's a sneak peek 👀. Come join us officially for the fun. I'm doing 2 week free trials now! 🌱🦊🐝🦋🐞🐍
stephanieschuttler.podia.com/membership/1...
stephanieschuttler.podia.com/membership/1...
September 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I just made some new activities for the Wildlife Biology for Kids Club and I am so excited about them! Here's a sneak peek 👀. Come join us officially for the fun. I'm doing 2 week free trials now! 🌱🦊🐝🦋🐞🐍
stephanieschuttler.podia.com/membership/1...
stephanieschuttler.podia.com/membership/1...
Let’s normalize how cute bugs are 💚
September 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Let’s normalize how cute bugs are 💚
I recently engaged in discussion about how BlueSky isn't the place to reach people for scicomm because it's an echo chamber, but there just aren't that many people either. Doesn't even show up on this Pew Research poll of political influence on social media.
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September 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I recently engaged in discussion about how BlueSky isn't the place to reach people for scicomm because it's an echo chamber, but there just aren't that many people either. Doesn't even show up on this Pew Research poll of political influence on social media.
www.messageboxnews.com/p/does-maga-...
www.messageboxnews.com/p/does-maga-...
You don't have to go to Africa or the Amazon to see and study wildlife. You don't even need to be a scientist. Wildlife is ALL around you, and it's my mission to show you, get you, and the children in your life curious and inspired to learn more💫🌿🐾🦎🐦🦋
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=my4e...
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=my4e...
For Kids Who Love Animals...Here's What to Do! | Wildlife Biology for Kids Club
YouTube video by Fancy Scientist
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September 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
You don't have to go to Africa or the Amazon to see and study wildlife. You don't even need to be a scientist. Wildlife is ALL around you, and it's my mission to show you, get you, and the children in your life curious and inspired to learn more💫🌿🐾🦎🐦🦋
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=my4e...
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=my4e...
Migration is the perfect time to get curious about birds 🦆🐦⬛🦅. Start seeing how many new species you can find with my tips to get started. I’m looking for 8 parents or caretakers 👩👩👧👦 to continue their curiosity journey to get kids outside 🌳🦋🌞, learn science, and connect to nature 🌍💚. Who’s in? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
September 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Migration is the perfect time to get curious about birds 🦆🐦⬛🦅. Start seeing how many new species you can find with my tips to get started. I’m looking for 8 parents or caretakers 👩👩👧👦 to continue their curiosity journey to get kids outside 🌳🦋🌞, learn science, and connect to nature 🌍💚. Who’s in? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
Migration season is here again! 🦆🐦⬛🍂 Here are some of my fav tips for spotting new species of birds 🐦🔭. I'm looking for 8 more parents or caretakers 👩👩👧👦 ready to join me in activities to get kids outside 🌳🦋🌞, learning science, and getting connected to nature 🌍💚. Who's in? 🙋♀️🙋
September 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Migration season is here again! 🦆🐦⬛🍂 Here are some of my fav tips for spotting new species of birds 🐦🔭. I'm looking for 8 more parents or caretakers 👩👩👧👦 ready to join me in activities to get kids outside 🌳🦋🌞, learning science, and getting connected to nature 🌍💚. Who's in? 🙋♀️🙋
I'm looking for 10 parents or caretakers inspired and ready to get their kids outside more - for as little as a few minutes a day or even a week! 🌱🦊🐝🦋🐞🐍
Drop your fav nature emoji to get your FREE trial today.
Drop your fav nature emoji to get your FREE trial today.
September 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I'm looking for 10 parents or caretakers inspired and ready to get their kids outside more - for as little as a few minutes a day or even a week! 🌱🦊🐝🦋🐞🐍
Drop your fav nature emoji to get your FREE trial today.
Drop your fav nature emoji to get your FREE trial today.
Check out this guy! One of the coolest insects I’ve ever seen. Waiting on an @inaturalist.bsky.social ID…anyone know what it is?
September 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Check out this guy! One of the coolest insects I’ve ever seen. Waiting on an @inaturalist.bsky.social ID…anyone know what it is?
Migration is here again! This is a FANTASTIC time to get your kids outside because birds are everywhere 🐦🦅🦜🦆🐦⬛. When they are migrating, you have the opportunity to see many new species.
🐦 Protip: Sign up for BirdCast alerts so you will know when migration is at its peak!
birdcast.info
🐦 Protip: Sign up for BirdCast alerts so you will know when migration is at its peak!
birdcast.info
BirdCast - Bird migration forecasts in real-time
When, where, and how far will birds migrate? How many birds passed last night? Our tools help you explore the answers to these and many other questions about bird migration.
birdcast.info
September 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Migration is here again! This is a FANTASTIC time to get your kids outside because birds are everywhere 🐦🦅🦜🦆🐦⬛. When they are migrating, you have the opportunity to see many new species.
🐦 Protip: Sign up for BirdCast alerts so you will know when migration is at its peak!
birdcast.info
🐦 Protip: Sign up for BirdCast alerts so you will know when migration is at its peak!
birdcast.info