Dr. Solomon David
@solomonrdavid.bsky.social
“The Gar Guy” Fish Scientist & Prof | 🌎Freshwater Conservation | SciComm • GarLab | Views mine | he/him | #GarWeek
📍Saint Paul, Minnesota
Wherever you go, there you gar
https://linktr.ee/solomonrdavid • @garlab.bsky.social
📍Saint Paul, Minnesota
Wherever you go, there you gar
https://linktr.ee/solomonrdavid • @garlab.bsky.social
Pinned
My pet gar that I donated to Shedd Aquarium would recognize me and swim over to say hi when I visited her exhibit ❤️🐠
A rare hybrid gar, I raised her since she was 2 inches long, and had to re-home her when I moved to Chicago. I was happy I could visit her in her new home!
TO BE CONTINUED…
A rare hybrid gar, I raised her since she was 2 inches long, and had to re-home her when I moved to Chicago. I was happy I could visit her in her new home!
TO BE CONTINUED…
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Harnessing social media data to track species range shifts conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Harnessing social media data to track species range shifts
Biodiversity monitoring programs and citizen science data remain heavily biased toward the Global North. Especially in megadiverse countries with limited biodiversity records, incorporating social…
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Harnessing social media data to track species range shifts conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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America is not ready for deep-sea mining.
My latest OpEd, in my local paper, The Star Democrat, this time: www.stardem.com/opinion/colu...
My latest OpEd, in my local paper, The Star Democrat, this time: www.stardem.com/opinion/colu...
OPINION: America is not ready for deep-sea mining
Deep-sea mining is an industry that has drifted between science fiction and reality for almost a century. A recent Executive Order from the Trump Administration is accelerating the development of
www.stardem.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
America is not ready for deep-sea mining.
My latest OpEd, in my local paper, The Star Democrat, this time: www.stardem.com/opinion/colu...
My latest OpEd, in my local paper, The Star Democrat, this time: www.stardem.com/opinion/colu...
Found my Cuban Pesos, featuring the Cuban Gar, colloquially called “Manjuari.”
I also call them…GARBUCKS 🥁
I also call them…GARBUCKS 🥁
February 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Found my Cuban Pesos, featuring the Cuban Gar, colloquially called “Manjuari.”
I also call them…GARBUCKS 🥁
I also call them…GARBUCKS 🥁
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the two types of vehicle are cars and trucks, with every vehicle being a subclass of one of those two. a jeep is a truck. a motorcycle is obviously a car. a boat is a truck. an airplane is a car and a helicopter is a truck. trucks are cars, interestingly enough, and cars are a specific type of chair
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
the two types of vehicle are cars and trucks, with every vehicle being a subclass of one of those two. a jeep is a truck. a motorcycle is obviously a car. a boat is a truck. an airplane is a car and a helicopter is a truck. trucks are cars, interestingly enough, and cars are a specific type of chair
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Have you met @solomonrdavid.bsky.social ? Gar are a topic of...some interest to him. :)
February 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Have you met @solomonrdavid.bsky.social ? Gar are a topic of...some interest to him. :)
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Coming out soon! You'll even find me in there talking about gar and how they made it through the extinction that toppled the dinosaurs.
🐻GRIZZLED🐻: Love Letters to 50 of North America's Least Understood Animals
Def the biggest & most personal project of my career. Featuring artwork & foreword by Joel Sartore, as well as insights from a bajillion amazing scientists. 🧪
❤️🔥I HOPE YOU LOVE IT❤️🔥
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804002...
Def the biggest & most personal project of my career. Featuring artwork & foreword by Joel Sartore, as well as insights from a bajillion amazing scientists. 🧪
❤️🔥I HOPE YOU LOVE IT❤️🔥
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804002...
Grizzled by Jason Bittel: 9781426223358 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Funny, fascinating, and scientifically grounded, this charming book reveals unknown details about 50 well-known animals. Effortlessly readable, Grizzled reintroduces nature lovers to species they th...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Coming out soon! You'll even find me in there talking about gar and how they made it through the extinction that toppled the dinosaurs.
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Artists, quote with something silly! 🐡
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Artists, quote with something silly! 🐡
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My wife read GRIZZLED to the kids tonight for bedtime. There were oo’s and aww’s and I-didn’t-know-that’s!
My oldest is 11 now. He was 2 when I sent my first email about this idea. 🥹
GRIZZLED comes out in 21 days!!!!!!!
(Oh, and it’s technically for adults, but tweens/teens are welcome, too. 🧪)
My oldest is 11 now. He was 2 when I sent my first email about this idea. 🥹
GRIZZLED comes out in 21 days!!!!!!!
(Oh, and it’s technically for adults, but tweens/teens are welcome, too. 🧪)
🐻GRIZZLED🐻: Love Letters to 50 of North America's Least Understood Animals
Def the biggest & most personal project of my career. Featuring artwork & foreword by Joel Sartore, as well as insights from a bajillion amazing scientists. 🧪
❤️🔥I HOPE YOU LOVE IT❤️🔥
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804002...
Def the biggest & most personal project of my career. Featuring artwork & foreword by Joel Sartore, as well as insights from a bajillion amazing scientists. 🧪
❤️🔥I HOPE YOU LOVE IT❤️🔥
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804002...
Grizzled by Jason Bittel: 9781426223358 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Funny, fascinating, and scientifically grounded, this charming book reveals unknown details about 50 well-known animals. Effortlessly readable, Grizzled reintroduces nature lovers to species they th...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:04 AM
My wife read GRIZZLED to the kids tonight for bedtime. There were oo’s and aww’s and I-didn’t-know-that’s!
My oldest is 11 now. He was 2 when I sent my first email about this idea. 🥹
GRIZZLED comes out in 21 days!!!!!!!
(Oh, and it’s technically for adults, but tweens/teens are welcome, too. 🧪)
My oldest is 11 now. He was 2 when I sent my first email about this idea. 🥹
GRIZZLED comes out in 21 days!!!!!!!
(Oh, and it’s technically for adults, but tweens/teens are welcome, too. 🧪)
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Artists, quote with something silly!
Alien portrait no.2, 2025
Alien portrait no.2, 2025
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Artists, quote with something silly!
Alien portrait no.2, 2025
Alien portrait no.2, 2025
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The gar of "I'm not mad, just disappointed"
Artists, quote with something silly!
Gar illustration using non-dominant hand and MS Paint!
From the old #MSpaintYourScience trend: eos.org/geofizz/expl...
Gar illustration using non-dominant hand and MS Paint!
From the old #MSpaintYourScience trend: eos.org/geofizz/expl...
February 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The gar of "I'm not mad, just disappointed"
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Oops I accidentally spent three hours making a powerpoint presentation on phylogenetics and legless gecko diversity/appreciation.
Look at how cute Aprasia inaurita is!
📷 Nick Volpe @nvolpe.bsky.social
Look at how cute Aprasia inaurita is!
📷 Nick Volpe @nvolpe.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Oops I accidentally spent three hours making a powerpoint presentation on phylogenetics and legless gecko diversity/appreciation.
Look at how cute Aprasia inaurita is!
📷 Nick Volpe @nvolpe.bsky.social
Look at how cute Aprasia inaurita is!
📷 Nick Volpe @nvolpe.bsky.social
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Great to see native fishes start getting proper protections in MN! 💚🐟👇
Once considered 'junk,' native rough fish soon could see new catch limits, protections www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0... @mprnews.org @kirstimarohn.bsky.social
Once considered 'junk,' native rough fish soon could see new catch limits, protections
For more than a century, native rough fish like redhorse, bowfin and buffalo were lumped in with invasive species like common carp — and not considered worthy of protection or management. But there’s ...
www.mprnews.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Great to see native fishes start getting proper protections in MN! 💚🐟👇
Artists, quote with something silly!
Gar illustration using non-dominant hand and MS Paint!
From the old #MSpaintYourScience trend: eos.org/geofizz/expl...
Gar illustration using non-dominant hand and MS Paint!
From the old #MSpaintYourScience trend: eos.org/geofizz/expl...
February 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Artists, quote with something silly!
Gar illustration using non-dominant hand and MS Paint!
From the old #MSpaintYourScience trend: eos.org/geofizz/expl...
Gar illustration using non-dominant hand and MS Paint!
From the old #MSpaintYourScience trend: eos.org/geofizz/expl...
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The immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, said Tom Homan, the border czar for President Donald Trump.
“I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan said.
“I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan said.
Border czar Tom Homan: Immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota coming to an end
Homan addressed reporters Thursday morning at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, the base for the ongoing federal immigration operation in Minnesota.
www.mprnews.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
The immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, said Tom Homan, the border czar for President Donald Trump.
“I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan said.
“I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan said.
Tom Homan: “this surge operation concludes”
Most of his press statement was BS propaganda, but let’s see how this conclusion plays out.
Proud of the folks here in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and support from afar ❤️
Most of his press statement was BS propaganda, but let’s see how this conclusion plays out.
Proud of the folks here in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and support from afar ❤️
February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Tom Homan: “this surge operation concludes”
Most of his press statement was BS propaganda, but let’s see how this conclusion plays out.
Proud of the folks here in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and support from afar ❤️
Most of his press statement was BS propaganda, but let’s see how this conclusion plays out.
Proud of the folks here in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and support from afar ❤️
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Artists, quote with something silly!
(...it's time to bring back the worst thing I ever made)
(...it's time to bring back the worst thing I ever made)
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Artists, quote with something silly!
(...it's time to bring back the worst thing I ever made)
(...it's time to bring back the worst thing I ever made)
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Hey definitely call your senators about this. Like seriously.
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Hey definitely call your senators about this. Like seriously.
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someone please tell me drawing all of these weird Cambrian guys will be worth it
February 11, 2026 at 11:17 PM
someone please tell me drawing all of these weird Cambrian guys will be worth it
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That's less an aquarium and more an indoor glass pond :D
February 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
That's less an aquarium and more an indoor glass pond :D
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The better museums all have live ichthyologists on display...
Yes, but see also:
February 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The better museums all have live ichthyologists on display...
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Revamped skeletal drawing of a little known dinosaur named Velociraptor.
February 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Revamped skeletal drawing of a little known dinosaur named Velociraptor.
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Is that where you were born, Solomon
February 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Is that where you were born, Solomon
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this is something else entirely
February 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
this is something else entirely
Yes, but see also:
February 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Yes, but see also: