Andrew Connolly
@andrewmc2401.bsky.social
Wildlife Biologist, herpetologist, educator,
Masters in Biology student at Miami U Project Dragonfly
He/Him
Masters in Biology student at Miami U Project Dragonfly
He/Him
Hellbenders!!! If anyone is looking for a FREE presentation about Eastern Hellbenders or Eastern Hellbender Behavior under Human Care OR is interested in a FREE presentation on how to better communicate about less charismatic and under loved species using applied conservation psychology (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Hellbenders!!! If anyone is looking for a FREE presentation about Eastern Hellbenders or Eastern Hellbender Behavior under Human Care OR is interested in a FREE presentation on how to better communicate about less charismatic and under loved species using applied conservation psychology (1/2)
Happy Salamander Saturday from the Eastern Hellbender. Enjoy these photos of one of my favorite animals. They are currently up for potential listing under the United States Endangered Species Act due to a variety of threats.
#herpetology
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May 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Happy Salamander Saturday from the Eastern Hellbender. Enjoy these photos of one of my favorite animals. They are currently up for potential listing under the United States Endangered Species Act due to a variety of threats.
#herpetology
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#herpetology
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Sharing some photo highlights today to remind us all of the amazing biodiversity of our planet! Enjoy the Blue-Tongued Skink, Red Panda, Mexican Flame Leg Tarantula, and American Bison and take some time today to soak up nature.
April 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Sharing some photo highlights today to remind us all of the amazing biodiversity of our planet! Enjoy the Blue-Tongued Skink, Red Panda, Mexican Flame Leg Tarantula, and American Bison and take some time today to soak up nature.
Eastern Hellbenders have been proposed for listing under the ESA! Please check out the listing proposal below, including a section for public comment. They are threatened by a variety of anthropogenic actions and need our support.
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www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
December 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Eastern Hellbenders have been proposed for listing under the ESA! Please check out the listing proposal below, including a section for public comment. They are threatened by a variety of anthropogenic actions and need our support.
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www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Feeling Thankful this week to work at an institution supporting remarkable species such as the Giant Anteater, a vulnerable species. It is important to protect our wild places, and support species in need. Check out the baby on Mom's back, and how their stripes line up to aid in camouflage! 🌎
November 27, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Feeling Thankful this week to work at an institution supporting remarkable species such as the Giant Anteater, a vulnerable species. It is important to protect our wild places, and support species in need. Check out the baby on Mom's back, and how their stripes line up to aid in camouflage! 🌎
Reintroducing myself here as I work to move everything over. Hi everyone! I'm a wildlife biologist and herpetologist with a passion for scientific communication and community science. I'm a graduate student pursuing an M.A. in biological sciences while working as a zoo educator. Go science!
November 3, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Reintroducing myself here as I work to move everything over. Hi everyone! I'm a wildlife biologist and herpetologist with a passion for scientific communication and community science. I'm a graduate student pursuing an M.A. in biological sciences while working as a zoo educator. Go science!
Pickerel Frog Galore! Two more in a day and they just keep coming. Keep an eye out for the little guys when you're out and about.
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August 1, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Pickerel Frog Galore! Two more in a day and they just keep coming. Keep an eye out for the little guys when you're out and about.
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Two frogs stopping by in a week! Hoppy summer everyone.
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July 24, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Two frogs stopping by in a week! Hoppy summer everyone.
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First snake of the year! Enjoy this beautiful snake soaking up some spring sun.
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March 29, 2024 at 1:21 PM
First snake of the year! Enjoy this beautiful snake soaking up some spring sun.
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Happy World Frog Day- the best day of the year! Frogs and Toads, and all things herp, are a love of mine. Check out the link below to learn about the joys of frog call surveys, and enjoy this photo of "Yoda" the Cane Toad!
#worldfrogday
#herpetology
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www.beardsleyzoo.org/blog/stories...
#worldfrogday
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www.beardsleyzoo.org/blog/stories...
March 20, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Happy World Frog Day- the best day of the year! Frogs and Toads, and all things herp, are a love of mine. Check out the link below to learn about the joys of frog call surveys, and enjoy this photo of "Yoda" the Cane Toad!
#worldfrogday
#herpetology
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www.beardsleyzoo.org/blog/stories...
#worldfrogday
#herpetology
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www.beardsleyzoo.org/blog/stories...
A little greenhouse photo shoot to brighten the day.
March 15, 2024 at 6:41 PM
A little greenhouse photo shoot to brighten the day.
Blue-tongued Skink in a salad bowl! This australian native decided that their food bowl was the best place for a nap. They are omnivores that have excellent camouflage to hide among rocks, dirt, leaf litter, and grasses.
#zoolife
#herpetology
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March 6, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Blue-tongued Skink in a salad bowl! This australian native decided that their food bowl was the best place for a nap. They are omnivores that have excellent camouflage to hide among rocks, dirt, leaf litter, and grasses.
#zoolife
#herpetology
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#zoolife
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Perks of the zoo, snowy paw prints on snowy days.
February 21, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Perks of the zoo, snowy paw prints on snowy days.
Winter Beach finds!
February 13, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Winter Beach finds!
Eastern Mud Turtle basking under a heat lamp early in the morning. She is native to the eastern United States, with a range from southern NY to Florida and west to the Mississippi.
#herps
#herpetology
#zoolife
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January 26, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Eastern Mud Turtle basking under a heat lamp early in the morning. She is native to the eastern United States, with a range from southern NY to Florida and west to the Mississippi.
#herps
#herpetology
#zoolife
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#herps
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#zoolife
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Steller's Jay and rolling mountains! What a way to start the day!
January 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Steller's Jay and rolling mountains! What a way to start the day!
Sharing my love for Eastern Hellbenders with you all! Check out these beautiful animals!!! :)
#herpetology
#zoolife
#herpetology
#zoolife
December 28, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Sharing my love for Eastern Hellbenders with you all! Check out these beautiful animals!!! :)
#herpetology
#zoolife
#herpetology
#zoolife
~3.5 month old baby Black-Handed Spider Monkey looks just like mom! Look at them climb and reach just like their mom.
December 6, 2023 at 12:49 AM
~3.5 month old baby Black-Handed Spider Monkey looks just like mom! Look at them climb and reach just like their mom.
Sharing a little coastal wetlands joy with you all!
October 28, 2023 at 8:38 PM
Sharing a little coastal wetlands joy with you all!
Happy Nationals Wolf Week! Red Wolves are one of the most endangered animals on the planet with only 15-40 estimated left in the wild! These beautiful animals live in a small area in the US and have long been threatened by humans.
October 20, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Happy Nationals Wolf Week! Red Wolves are one of the most endangered animals on the planet with only 15-40 estimated left in the wild! These beautiful animals live in a small area in the US and have long been threatened by humans.
Sharing some of the members of the "wild" zoo who came to visit today.
October 9, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Sharing some of the members of the "wild" zoo who came to visit today.
Kicking it off here and sharing a peek into the beauty that is barred owls. These two beautiful birds are lovers of rain, "scaring off" scrub brushes, and people watching.
September 28, 2023 at 12:45 AM
Kicking it off here and sharing a peek into the beauty that is barred owls. These two beautiful birds are lovers of rain, "scaring off" scrub brushes, and people watching.