Ricky Spencer
@profturtle.bsky.social
2023 Eureka Prize Winner #CitizenScience Empowering Citizen Scientists & Community Conservation (@1millionturtles), Dad with Border Collies. Will talk @Carltonfc
@doctormcdougall.bsky.social hi Lindsay
Doing a Nature Talk for kids and families tomorrow night at Shellharbour Library
Kids will make their own turtles to take home and learn about how turtles can breathe through their butts
Details and register here
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nature-tal...
Doing a Nature Talk for kids and families tomorrow night at Shellharbour Library
Kids will make their own turtles to take home and learn about how turtles can breathe through their butts
Details and register here
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nature-tal...
Nature Talks: One Million Turtles
Shellharbour Library Nature Talks: One Million Turtles presented by Professor Ricky Spencer
www.eventbrite.com.au
May 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
@doctormcdougall.bsky.social hi Lindsay
Doing a Nature Talk for kids and families tomorrow night at Shellharbour Library
Kids will make their own turtles to take home and learn about how turtles can breathe through their butts
Details and register here
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nature-tal...
Doing a Nature Talk for kids and families tomorrow night at Shellharbour Library
Kids will make their own turtles to take home and learn about how turtles can breathe through their butts
Details and register here
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nature-tal...
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January 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
January 30, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Asked AI for an animal that looks like Mark Zuckerberg
...way too flattering
...way too flattering
January 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Asked AI for an animal that looks like Mark Zuckerberg
...way too flattering
...way too flattering
Asked AI for an animal that looks like Mark Zuckerberg
...way too flattering
...way too flattering
January 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Asked AI for an animal that looks like Mark Zuckerberg
...way too flattering
...way too flattering
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IIIIIIIIIIT’S TUUUUUUURTLE TIIIIIIIIIIME!!!
Is how this interview should have begun. Alas, it’s just a very interesting update on Lake Alexandra and Turtle Month citizen science with @profturtle.bsky.social; without a big musical introduction.
Is how this interview should have begun. Alas, it’s just a very interesting update on Lake Alexandra and Turtle Month citizen science with @profturtle.bsky.social; without a big musical introduction.
I was speaking to @doctormcdougall.bsky.social from the @salmonmornay.bsky.social #TurtleIsland yesterday.
#LakeAlexandra at #Mittagong is pioneering how we do #CitizenScience around the world!!
Listen in
soundcloud.com/doctormcdoug...
#LakeAlexandra at #Mittagong is pioneering how we do #CitizenScience around the world!!
Listen in
soundcloud.com/doctormcdoug...
Ricky Spencer talks Turtles
The Lake Alexandra Turtle Tour has been going since 2022, with signs pointing out where the wild turtles are basking, swimming, and more importantly, nesting. And this isn't just for your benefit; the
soundcloud.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:54 PM
IIIIIIIIIIT’S TUUUUUUURTLE TIIIIIIIIIIME!!!
Is how this interview should have begun. Alas, it’s just a very interesting update on Lake Alexandra and Turtle Month citizen science with @profturtle.bsky.social; without a big musical introduction.
Is how this interview should have begun. Alas, it’s just a very interesting update on Lake Alexandra and Turtle Month citizen science with @profturtle.bsky.social; without a big musical introduction.
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I'm looking forward to @biodiversityguy.bsky.social's #ESAus2024 AERA presentation. He's a renaissance man of sorts, as in addition to being an accomplished ecologist he's also a keen student of AFL history. He particularly enjoys discussing the celebrated career of Nick Duigan. #Where'sNimmo
December 10, 2024 at 2:50 AM
I'm looking forward to @biodiversityguy.bsky.social's #ESAus2024 AERA presentation. He's a renaissance man of sorts, as in addition to being an accomplished ecologist he's also a keen student of AFL history. He particularly enjoys discussing the celebrated career of Nick Duigan. #Where'sNimmo
I am at his talk now, the animals running from fires remind me of richmond players fleeing punt Rd this year #ESA2024
I'm looking forward to @biodiversityguy.bsky.social's #ESAus2024 AERA presentation. He's a renaissance man of sorts, as in addition to being an accomplished ecologist he's also a keen student of AFL history. He particularly enjoys discussing the celebrated career of Nick Duigan. #Where'sNimmo
December 10, 2024 at 3:53 AM
I am at his talk now, the animals running from fires remind me of richmond players fleeing punt Rd this year #ESA2024
I was speaking to @doctormcdougall.bsky.social from the @salmonmornay.bsky.social #TurtleIsland yesterday.
#LakeAlexandra at #Mittagong is pioneering how we do #CitizenScience around the world!!
Listen in
soundcloud.com/doctormcdoug...
#LakeAlexandra at #Mittagong is pioneering how we do #CitizenScience around the world!!
Listen in
soundcloud.com/doctormcdoug...
Ricky Spencer talks Turtles
The Lake Alexandra Turtle Tour has been going since 2022, with signs pointing out where the wild turtles are basking, swimming, and more importantly, nesting. And this isn't just for your benefit; the
soundcloud.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:11 AM
I was speaking to @doctormcdougall.bsky.social from the @salmonmornay.bsky.social #TurtleIsland yesterday.
#LakeAlexandra at #Mittagong is pioneering how we do #CitizenScience around the world!!
Listen in
soundcloud.com/doctormcdoug...
#LakeAlexandra at #Mittagong is pioneering how we do #CitizenScience around the world!!
Listen in
soundcloud.com/doctormcdoug...
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An emotional Simon Marnie says farewell to a huge audience at Government House. So much love in the room for this brilliant broadcaster. You'll be missed Simon.
December 1, 2024 at 2:05 AM
An emotional Simon Marnie says farewell to a huge audience at Government House. So much love in the room for this brilliant broadcaster. You'll be missed Simon.
I have been promoted to Professor.
I asked Gemini for a joke .
Here’s a joke about your promotion:
You announce your promotion to professor.
Colleague: "Congratulations! So, are you going to start grading papers in crayon now?"
I asked Gemini for a joke .
Here’s a joke about your promotion:
You announce your promotion to professor.
Colleague: "Congratulations! So, are you going to start grading papers in crayon now?"
November 20, 2024 at 12:18 AM
I have been promoted to Professor.
I asked Gemini for a joke .
Here’s a joke about your promotion:
You announce your promotion to professor.
Colleague: "Congratulations! So, are you going to start grading papers in crayon now?"
I asked Gemini for a joke .
Here’s a joke about your promotion:
You announce your promotion to professor.
Colleague: "Congratulations! So, are you going to start grading papers in crayon now?"
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🚧🐢 Thrilled to see our work with @Transport4NSW on national TV! The new #M12Motorway to Western Sydney Airport includes turtle-safe designs to protect adult turtles, the backbone of their populations.
Saving adults = saving species. #Conservation #Sustainability
youtu.be/XGVGBDrq0cY?...
Saving adults = saving species. #Conservation #Sustainability
youtu.be/XGVGBDrq0cY?...
m12 turtle safe roads
YouTube video by Ricky Spencer
youtu.be
November 17, 2024 at 11:17 PM
🚧🐢 Thrilled to see our work with @Transport4NSW on national TV! The new #M12Motorway to Western Sydney Airport includes turtle-safe designs to protect adult turtles, the backbone of their populations.
Saving adults = saving species. #Conservation #Sustainability
youtu.be/XGVGBDrq0cY?...
Saving adults = saving species. #Conservation #Sustainability
youtu.be/XGVGBDrq0cY?...
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Why do turtles bask? 🐢☀️
Basking isn’t just vital for turtles’ health—it’s a tool for conservation.
Tracking basking turtles reveals size classes (adults vs. sub-adults) and shows if populations are stable, declining, or thriving.
Watch these eastern long-necks basking on our #TurtleIslands! 👇 1/4
Basking isn’t just vital for turtles’ health—it’s a tool for conservation.
Tracking basking turtles reveals size classes (adults vs. sub-adults) and shows if populations are stable, declining, or thriving.
Watch these eastern long-necks basking on our #TurtleIslands! 👇 1/4
November 17, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Why do turtles bask? 🐢☀️
Basking isn’t just vital for turtles’ health—it’s a tool for conservation.
Tracking basking turtles reveals size classes (adults vs. sub-adults) and shows if populations are stable, declining, or thriving.
Watch these eastern long-necks basking on our #TurtleIslands! 👇 1/4
Basking isn’t just vital for turtles’ health—it’s a tool for conservation.
Tracking basking turtles reveals size classes (adults vs. sub-adults) and shows if populations are stable, declining, or thriving.
Watch these eastern long-necks basking on our #TurtleIslands! 👇 1/4
🚧🐢 Thrilled to see our work with @Transport4NSW on national TV! The new #M12Motorway to Western Sydney Airport includes turtle-safe designs to protect adult turtles, the backbone of their populations.
Saving adults = saving species. #Conservation #Sustainability
youtu.be/XGVGBDrq0cY?...
Saving adults = saving species. #Conservation #Sustainability
youtu.be/XGVGBDrq0cY?...
m12 turtle safe roads
YouTube video by Ricky Spencer
youtu.be
November 17, 2024 at 11:17 PM
🚧🐢 Thrilled to see our work with @Transport4NSW on national TV! The new #M12Motorway to Western Sydney Airport includes turtle-safe designs to protect adult turtles, the backbone of their populations.
Saving adults = saving species. #Conservation #Sustainability
youtu.be/XGVGBDrq0cY?...
Saving adults = saving species. #Conservation #Sustainability
youtu.be/XGVGBDrq0cY?...
Why do turtles bask? 🐢☀️
Basking isn’t just vital for turtles’ health—it’s a tool for conservation.
Tracking basking turtles reveals size classes (adults vs. sub-adults) and shows if populations are stable, declining, or thriving.
Watch these eastern long-necks basking on our #TurtleIslands! 👇 1/4
Basking isn’t just vital for turtles’ health—it’s a tool for conservation.
Tracking basking turtles reveals size classes (adults vs. sub-adults) and shows if populations are stable, declining, or thriving.
Watch these eastern long-necks basking on our #TurtleIslands! 👇 1/4
November 17, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Why do turtles bask? 🐢☀️
Basking isn’t just vital for turtles’ health—it’s a tool for conservation.
Tracking basking turtles reveals size classes (adults vs. sub-adults) and shows if populations are stable, declining, or thriving.
Watch these eastern long-necks basking on our #TurtleIslands! 👇 1/4
Basking isn’t just vital for turtles’ health—it’s a tool for conservation.
Tracking basking turtles reveals size classes (adults vs. sub-adults) and shows if populations are stable, declining, or thriving.
Watch these eastern long-necks basking on our #TurtleIslands! 👇 1/4
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Turtle embryos communicate underground, syncing development to hatch together and boost survival. Our research reveals this amazing strategy. With #TurtleIslands thriving, we may witness mass hatchling emergence 🐢 #1MillionTurtles #Biodiversity #CitizenScience
theconversation.com/turtle-embry...
theconversation.com/turtle-embry...
Turtle embryos speed up development to hatch in the safety of a group
Australian freshwater turtle embryos can sense how developed other babies are in their eggs and then speed up their own growth to hatch with the most advanced of their siblings, according to new resea...
theconversation.com
November 14, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Turtle embryos communicate underground, syncing development to hatch together and boost survival. Our research reveals this amazing strategy. With #TurtleIslands thriving, we may witness mass hatchling emergence 🐢 #1MillionTurtles #Biodiversity #CitizenScience
theconversation.com/turtle-embry...
theconversation.com/turtle-embry...
Turtle embryos communicate underground, syncing development to hatch together and boost survival. Our research reveals this amazing strategy. With #TurtleIslands thriving, we may witness mass hatchling emergence 🐢 #1MillionTurtles #Biodiversity #CitizenScience
theconversation.com/turtle-embry...
theconversation.com/turtle-embry...
Turtle embryos speed up development to hatch in the safety of a group
Australian freshwater turtle embryos can sense how developed other babies are in their eggs and then speed up their own growth to hatch with the most advanced of their siblings, according to new resea...
theconversation.com
November 14, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Turtle embryos communicate underground, syncing development to hatch together and boost survival. Our research reveals this amazing strategy. With #TurtleIslands thriving, we may witness mass hatchling emergence 🐢 #1MillionTurtles #Biodiversity #CitizenScience
theconversation.com/turtle-embry...
theconversation.com/turtle-embry...
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"Under Western Sydney’s housing estates lies a hidden tragedy—hibernating turtles, fish, and eels buried by rapid development."
Proud to highlight this critical issue in the article.
We need smarter, sustainable urban growth.
au.news.yahoo.com/dark-secret-...
#Conservation #Sustainability"
Proud to highlight this critical issue in the article.
We need smarter, sustainable urban growth.
au.news.yahoo.com/dark-secret-...
#Conservation #Sustainability"
Dark secret hidden beneath Aussie city’s housing estates
Most people don't know what developers have buried underneath their homes. Find out more.
au.news.yahoo.com
November 14, 2024 at 10:49 AM
"Under Western Sydney’s housing estates lies a hidden tragedy—hibernating turtles, fish, and eels buried by rapid development."
Proud to highlight this critical issue in the article.
We need smarter, sustainable urban growth.
au.news.yahoo.com/dark-secret-...
#Conservation #Sustainability"
Proud to highlight this critical issue in the article.
We need smarter, sustainable urban growth.
au.news.yahoo.com/dark-secret-...
#Conservation #Sustainability"
"Under Western Sydney’s housing estates lies a hidden tragedy—hibernating turtles, fish, and eels buried by rapid development."
Proud to highlight this critical issue in the article.
We need smarter, sustainable urban growth.
au.news.yahoo.com/dark-secret-...
#Conservation #Sustainability"
Proud to highlight this critical issue in the article.
We need smarter, sustainable urban growth.
au.news.yahoo.com/dark-secret-...
#Conservation #Sustainability"
Dark secret hidden beneath Aussie city’s housing estates
Most people don't know what developers have buried underneath their homes. Find out more.
au.news.yahoo.com
November 14, 2024 at 10:49 AM
"Under Western Sydney’s housing estates lies a hidden tragedy—hibernating turtles, fish, and eels buried by rapid development."
Proud to highlight this critical issue in the article.
We need smarter, sustainable urban growth.
au.news.yahoo.com/dark-secret-...
#Conservation #Sustainability"
Proud to highlight this critical issue in the article.
We need smarter, sustainable urban growth.
au.news.yahoo.com/dark-secret-...
#Conservation #Sustainability"
Reposted by Ricky Spencer
You will enjoy this
Watch that nest grow and grow with eggs.
Foxes and road mortality devastate our turtle populations.
These sanctuaries have more than 20 years of Science behind them
The turtles love them. So do the water birds too.
#enjoy
#Turtles
#wildlife
#CitizenScience
#Conservation
Watch that nest grow and grow with eggs.
Foxes and road mortality devastate our turtle populations.
These sanctuaries have more than 20 years of Science behind them
The turtles love them. So do the water birds too.
#enjoy
#Turtles
#wildlife
#CitizenScience
#Conservation
November 13, 2024 at 8:48 AM
You will enjoy this
Watch that nest grow and grow with eggs.
Foxes and road mortality devastate our turtle populations.
These sanctuaries have more than 20 years of Science behind them
The turtles love them. So do the water birds too.
#enjoy
#Turtles
#wildlife
#CitizenScience
#Conservation
Watch that nest grow and grow with eggs.
Foxes and road mortality devastate our turtle populations.
These sanctuaries have more than 20 years of Science behind them
The turtles love them. So do the water birds too.
#enjoy
#Turtles
#wildlife
#CitizenScience
#Conservation
Reposted by Ricky Spencer
November 13, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Reposted by Ricky Spencer
