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This week: BlackMammalogists Week with @blackmammalogists.bsky.social https://blackmammalogists.com/
Good morning! I’m Blessing Kavhu (@BleKavhu), and I’m excited to take over today for BlackMammalogists (@blackmammalogists.bsky.social) Join me as I dive into my work on mammals, with a focus on geospatial analysis. Currently, I'm a postdoc at #UCSC , and I can't wait to share my journey with you!
September 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Happy Friday science lovers! I’m Mia (@Science_Miathod on Twitter) and I’ll be your host for today.

I’m a first-year PhD student at UC Davis and just finished my MSc in Ecology. My specialty is disease ecology and conservation. Come learn about disease, deserts, and more!
September 20, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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🔊 Happening in ONE HOUR!!

One of our #BlackMammalogists Week workshops with Wildlife Acoustics!

“Wildlife Acoustics Presents: Turning Sound into Discovery!”

SHARE & Register Here: https://buff.ly/47Eri6E

Scan this QR to get a chance at a FREE Song Meter Micro 2! #BlackSky 🦊 🧪
September 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Hi! My name is Kendall Calhoun and I'll be sharing a bit about my work today for today's #BlackMammalogists takeover!
I'm currently a postdoc at UC Davis and UCLA studying the effects of fire on mammal species across California! 🔥🐻🦌🦇
September 19, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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📽️ Happening in 🚨 NOW 🚨 !!

Join us for an African Wildlife Filmmakers Showcase, featuring award winning filmmakers Erica Rugabandana, Anthony Mwangi Njoroge, Kiki Cheptoo Ng'ok, & Clement Kiragu !! 🤩

👉🏽 https://buff.ly/3XuDYrR

Share! #BlackMammalogists #RelearningThursday #BlackSky 🦊 🧪
African Wildlife Filmmakers Showcase
Discover the creative minds reinventing Africa's wildlife filmmaking scene. Moderated by Dr. Asia Murphy, Wildlife Ecologist. Joining will be: Antony Mwangi ...
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September 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
What's happenin, friends!

My name is Alexi Grousis, co-host of The 'We Out Here' Podcast (@weouthere.bsky.social) and zoo-based wildlife care specialist here for #BlackMammalogists Week
September 19, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Thanks for the excellent chats about CWD today!

You can find me at my website rhiannonkirton.com or on the 📸 app at @rhi_kirton

I don't have a bluesky but if you have more cervid questions you can also find me on the app that uses to be a 🐦 @rhiannon_kirton
Rhiannon Kirton
I'm a Wildlife Ecologist, National Geographic Explorer and outdoor enthusiast. My undergraduate career, which provided the privilege of ecological field experiences around the globe, opened my eyes to...
rhiannonkirton.com
September 18, 2024 at 5:10 AM
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Tomorrow for #RecoveryWednesday we'll be giving away

✨ two more sets of stickers
👕 another fancy #BlackMammalogist t-shirt!
📚 more copies of A Day in the Life: Bears & Big Cats!

Make sure to interact with our posts & go to our events to get entered into the giveaway!

#BlackSky 🦊🧪
September 18, 2024 at 1:46 AM
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TODAY for #RewildingTuesday we're giving away
✨ two sets of stickers
👕 a fancy #BlackMammalogist t-shirt!
📚 another copy of A Day in the Life: Bears & Big Cats!
📚 two copies of Dr. Gumbs' Undrowned!
🦊🧪 #BlackSky
September 18, 2024 at 1:42 AM
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And get ready for our events on #RelearningThursday of #BlackMammalogists Week:

📽️ 9am PT: African Wildlife Filmmakers Showcase

🔉 11am PT: FREE workshop with Wildlife Acoustics register here: https://buff.ly/3XPMulJ

📷 1pm PT: Wildlife Media Panel

#BlackSky 🧪 🦊
September 18, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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We're extending our #BlackMammalogists @freaklabs.bsky.social Boombox https://buff.ly/3XoUtFY giveaway until 09/21!

Check out yesterday's tech panel to learn more about Boomboxes! https://buff.ly/47umYH0

Want 5 FREE Boomboxes? Just tag us & tell us what you'll do with them!

#BlackSky 🦊 🧪
BoomBox - Automated Behavioural Response System for playback experiments
BoomBox is an open source automated behavioural response system (ABRS) that plays an audio cue when the camera trap is triggered.
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September 18, 2024 at 3:00 AM
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have you tried our wordle yet? check it out!
Today's #BlackMammalogists Week puzzle is all about #RewildingTuesday!

This species was proposed for a certain park.
mywordle.strivemath.com?word=oozjl

Once you finish, tag us with a screenshot, & get entered into our daily giveaway!

Winners will be announced at ~5:30pm PT tonight! #mammals
Make and Share Your Own Wordle
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. You can also share your own word!
mywordle.strivemath.com
September 17, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Come and learn how to draw mammals in an hour! I'll be joining to hopefully learn how to draw my study species! Elk!
September 17, 2024 at 10:06 PM
I hope you all enjoyed our chat with Dr Gumbs! The recording will be available until the end of the week!

Allow me to introduce myself! I'm Rhiannon and I mostly study cervids! What are cervids you ask?! The deer family think caribou, elk and moose! Here's one from my back yard last night!
September 17, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Don't forget to catch this chat with Dr Gumbs! Followed by a takeover of this account by co-founder of @blackmammalogists.bsky.social Rhiannon Kirton!
Don't miss out- we're just getting started. this event will NOT be recorded!
tinyurl.com/BMW2024Alexi...

#mammals #BlackSky
September 17, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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Don't miss out- we're just getting started. this event will NOT be recorded!
tinyurl.com/BMW2024Alexi...

#mammals #BlackSky
September 17, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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Happening 🚨 NOW 🚨!

An interactive Fireside Chat with award-winning author Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs

👉🏽 tinyurl.com/BMW2024Alexi...

Join us!
#mammals #BlackSky
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September 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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TEN MINUTES!

Join us for an interactive, INCLUSIVE (ASL interpreter present) Fireside Chat with award-winning author Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs 🤩
👉🏽 tinyurl.com/BMW2024Alexi...

Share widely!

#mammals #BlackSky
YouTube
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
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September 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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🐋🦇 From blue whales to bumblebee bats, mammals showcase incredible diversity! Explore extreme adaptations in size, environment, lifespan, speed, and altitude. Which fact surprises you most? #BlackMammalogists #WildlifeDiversity #MammalFacts
September 17, 2024 at 3:15 PM
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Today's #BlackMammalogists Week puzzle is all about #RewildingTuesday!

This species was proposed for a certain park.
mywordle.strivemath.com?word=oozjl

Once you finish, tag us with a screenshot, & get entered into our daily giveaway!

Winners will be announced at ~5:30pm PT tonight! #mammals
Make and Share Your Own Wordle
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. You can also share your own word!
mywordle.strivemath.com
September 17, 2024 at 3:12 PM
This is today!
Tomorrow's events for #BlackMammalogists Week!

9am PST: Meet the author of award-winning Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals!

4pm PST: Ever wanted to learn how to draw #mammals? Here's your chance to be taught by an award-winning artist @euqinimodart.bsky.social!

#BlackSky
September 17, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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Our #BlackMammalogists Week Undrowned giveaway ends TOMORROW!

Get the award-winning book "employing a brilliant mix of poetic sensibility, naturalist observation, and Black feminist insights" to translate what marine #mammals teach us!

x1 entry: follow + tag a friend
x2 entries: share
#BlackSky
September 17, 2024 at 12:51 AM
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Coming up today for #BlackMammalogists week!
🧪 #mammals
Tomorrow's events for #BlackMammalogists Week!

9am PST: Meet the author of award-winning Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals!

4pm PST: Ever wanted to learn how to draw #mammals? Here's your chance to be taught by an award-winning artist @euqinimodart.bsky.social!

#BlackSky
September 17, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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Happening in ONE HOUR!

Join us for an interactive Fireside Chat with award-winning author Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, the writer of Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine #Mammals 🤩

👉🏽 tinyurl.com/BMW2024Alexi...

Share widely!

#BlackSky
September 17, 2024 at 3:09 PM