Bethany
@bhecky.bsky.social
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Americans will use anything to avoid using metric.
Ten years ago today, I drew blood from the biggest lemon shark I’ve ever seen- 4 interns long! 🦑🦈
March 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Americans will use anything to avoid using metric.
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This week marks 50 years since Canada made the beaver a national symbol! To celebrate, I chatted with @bengoldfarb.bsky.social, author of Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. Ben joined Defender Radio to talk about the book and the impact of beavers: buff.ly/smkr5pF
March 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This week marks 50 years since Canada made the beaver a national symbol! To celebrate, I chatted with @bengoldfarb.bsky.social, author of Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. Ben joined Defender Radio to talk about the book and the impact of beavers: buff.ly/smkr5pF
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Pennsylvania faces widespread loss of habitat, which threatens wildlife and leads to increased wildlife-vehicle collisions, interrupted migrations and a lack of genetic diversity in populations. Creating wildlife corridors is a key solution.
Read more: environmentamerica.org/pennsylvania...
Read more: environmentamerica.org/pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania Wildlife Corridors
How reconnecting habitats is protecting Pennsylvania’s native species
environmentamerica.org
March 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Pennsylvania faces widespread loss of habitat, which threatens wildlife and leads to increased wildlife-vehicle collisions, interrupted migrations and a lack of genetic diversity in populations. Creating wildlife corridors is a key solution.
Read more: environmentamerica.org/pennsylvania...
Read more: environmentamerica.org/pennsylvania...
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It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant, researchers reported in 2023.
Learn more on #WorldFrogDay: scim.ag/4kGdvCy
Learn more on #WorldFrogDay: scim.ag/4kGdvCy
March 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant, researchers reported in 2023.
Learn more on #WorldFrogDay: scim.ag/4kGdvCy
Learn more on #WorldFrogDay: scim.ag/4kGdvCy
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<pushing glasses up bridge of nose> well *actually* the vast majority of escalating beaver feuds can be solved nonlethally with protective tree fencing & pipe systems know as flow devices, which allow beavers to remain while averting damage to infrastructure and saving on repeated trapping costs—
March 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
<pushing glasses up bridge of nose> well *actually* the vast majority of escalating beaver feuds can be solved nonlethally with protective tree fencing & pipe systems know as flow devices, which allow beavers to remain while averting damage to infrastructure and saving on repeated trapping costs—
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The Banff Wildlife Crossing in Alberta, Canada, is essentially a bridge for animals and has reduced animal-vehicle collisions in the area by more than 80 percent.
This incredible area is committed to conservation, installing 44 wildlife crossing structures. #BlueEarth
curiocity.com/banff-albert...
This incredible area is committed to conservation, installing 44 wildlife crossing structures. #BlueEarth
curiocity.com/banff-albert...
This Alberta park has the most wildlife crossing structures in the world
Canada is renowned for its natural beauty. Luckiily in Banff, Alberta, wildlife crossings help keep them safe and comfortable.
curiocity.com
March 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Banff Wildlife Crossing in Alberta, Canada, is essentially a bridge for animals and has reduced animal-vehicle collisions in the area by more than 80 percent.
This incredible area is committed to conservation, installing 44 wildlife crossing structures. #BlueEarth
curiocity.com/banff-albert...
This incredible area is committed to conservation, installing 44 wildlife crossing structures. #BlueEarth
curiocity.com/banff-albert...
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Although birds may seem okay after a window collision or other injury, they may have sustained injuries that require immediate medical treatment. Here are some common signs that a bird needs help. In the US, you can find local wildlife rescue/rehab on the Animal Help Now website: ahnow.org. #birds
March 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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We ( @drcatmac.bsky.social and I) are writing a marine conservation science and policy textbook!
We'd love to include case studies of ocean conservation success stories, and we welcome submissions of ideas here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please be clear and detailed!
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We'd love to include case studies of ocean conservation success stories, and we welcome submissions of ideas here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please be clear and detailed!
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March 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We ( @drcatmac.bsky.social and I) are writing a marine conservation science and policy textbook!
We'd love to include case studies of ocean conservation success stories, and we welcome submissions of ideas here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please be clear and detailed!
🧪🦑🌎🐟
We'd love to include case studies of ocean conservation success stories, and we welcome submissions of ideas here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please be clear and detailed!
🧪🦑🌎🐟
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Do you like Basking Sharks? We're hosting a conference in Galway in August! Early bird tickets are available until May 15th!
Can't get to Ireland? We are offering a virtual option as well!
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...
#BaskingSharkConference2025 #SharkConservation #SharkScience
Can't get to Ireland? We are offering a virtual option as well!
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...
#BaskingSharkConference2025 #SharkConservation #SharkScience
March 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Do you like Basking Sharks? We're hosting a conference in Galway in August! Early bird tickets are available until May 15th!
Can't get to Ireland? We are offering a virtual option as well!
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...
#BaskingSharkConference2025 #SharkConservation #SharkScience
Can't get to Ireland? We are offering a virtual option as well!
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...
#BaskingSharkConference2025 #SharkConservation #SharkScience
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Thinking of doing a weekly recap of some select Newswire stories, which are super-short news we publish @mongabay.bsky.social. Some from this week.
1. The legendary Wisdom, known to be the oldest known living wild bird, is raising a new chick at 74! (story by me) news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
1. The legendary Wisdom, known to be the oldest known living wild bird, is raising a new chick at 74! (story by me) news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known bird at 74, has a new chick
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, made headlines recently for laying an egg with a new partner, her first egg in four years. The egg has now hatched, and Wisdom, a Laysan albatross (Phoebast...
news.mongabay.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Thinking of doing a weekly recap of some select Newswire stories, which are super-short news we publish @mongabay.bsky.social. Some from this week.
1. The legendary Wisdom, known to be the oldest known living wild bird, is raising a new chick at 74! (story by me) news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
1. The legendary Wisdom, known to be the oldest known living wild bird, is raising a new chick at 74! (story by me) news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
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CWD is now piling up in these artificial feeding sites, exactly as scientists warned. Wyoming’s refusal to shut them down is dooming its elk herds. The Forest Service must end this disastrous practice, not rubber-stamp another two decades of disease and mismanagement. wyofile.com/absolutely-c...
‘Absolutely concerning’: More CWD-killed elk found at second Wyoming feedground - WyoFile
Weeks after the first ever detection at a state-run site, two infected cows died at Bondurant’s Dell Creek Feedground
wyofile.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
CWD is now piling up in these artificial feeding sites, exactly as scientists warned. Wyoming’s refusal to shut them down is dooming its elk herds. The Forest Service must end this disastrous practice, not rubber-stamp another two decades of disease and mismanagement. wyofile.com/absolutely-c...
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Penguins Help to Map Antarctica’s Growing Mercury Threat
Penguins Help to Map Antarctica’s Growing Mercury Threat
Molted penguin feathers record mercury infiltrating Antarctica’s food web
buff.ly
February 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Penguins Help to Map Antarctica’s Growing Mercury Threat
“Michigan’s moose have faced significant challenges over the past century.”
“During 1997-2007, the population grew steadily by 10% each year. But data from the biennial aerial population surveys shows that annual growth has slowed to less than 1% since 2009.”
“During 1997-2007, the population grew steadily by 10% each year. But data from the biennial aerial population surveys shows that annual growth has slowed to less than 1% since 2009.”
Collaborative moose study launched in Upper Peninsula
The 1,000-pound Michigan bull moose — standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall with 40-pound, paddle-like antlers — is the iconic symbol of the Upper Peninsula’s wildness. Despite their majestic status, Michiga...
www.ironmountaindailynews.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:26 AM
“Michigan’s moose have faced significant challenges over the past century.”
“During 1997-2007, the population grew steadily by 10% each year. But data from the biennial aerial population surveys shows that annual growth has slowed to less than 1% since 2009.”
“During 1997-2007, the population grew steadily by 10% each year. But data from the biennial aerial population surveys shows that annual growth has slowed to less than 1% since 2009.”
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California Condor 653 Released Following Treatment for Lead Poisoning | The Peregrine Fund
peregrinefund.org
February 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Middle Island Project, where sheep dogs work to protect little penguins from invasive predators off the coast of Australia
Maremma Dogs | Warrnambool PenguinsFacebook LinkInstagram LinkTwitter LinkYoutube Link
www.warrnamboolpenguins.com.au
February 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Middle Island Project, where sheep dogs work to protect little penguins from invasive predators off the coast of Australia
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A win for grizzlies + wolves in 1 of the most anti-carnivore states!
Yesterday, a judge upheld her prior decision to prohibit Idaho’s authorization of wolf trapping + snaring in grizzly bear habitat during the grizzly bear non-denning season.
Yesterday, a judge upheld her prior decision to prohibit Idaho’s authorization of wolf trapping + snaring in grizzly bear habitat during the grizzly bear non-denning season.
Judge Upholds Ruling Limiting Wolf Trapping, Snaring in Idaho
Upon reconsideration, judge rejects Idaho’s rare request to reverse decision
earthjustice.org
February 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A win for grizzlies + wolves in 1 of the most anti-carnivore states!
Yesterday, a judge upheld her prior decision to prohibit Idaho’s authorization of wolf trapping + snaring in grizzly bear habitat during the grizzly bear non-denning season.
Yesterday, a judge upheld her prior decision to prohibit Idaho’s authorization of wolf trapping + snaring in grizzly bear habitat during the grizzly bear non-denning season.
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“This is one of the most important wildlife connectivity projects in the country. Critically endangered red wolves will disappear if we do nothing.” —@bethpratt.bsky.social
Thanks to the AP for this important #roadecology story, and for including me as well.
apnews.com/article/red-...
Thanks to the AP for this important #roadecology story, and for including me as well.
apnews.com/article/red-...
A North Carolina wildlife crossing will save people. Can it save the last wild red wolves too?
Red wolves once ranged far and wide across the U.S., helping them earn the nickname “America's wolf.” But there are now thought to be fewer than 20 left in the wild.
apnews.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“This is one of the most important wildlife connectivity projects in the country. Critically endangered red wolves will disappear if we do nothing.” —@bethpratt.bsky.social
Thanks to the AP for this important #roadecology story, and for including me as well.
apnews.com/article/red-...
Thanks to the AP for this important #roadecology story, and for including me as well.
apnews.com/article/red-...
Great Gray and Snowy Owls are being seen further south in the US. Owls are commonly injured by cars when hunting rodents attracted by litter and salt collected around roadways. Be aware when driving. Some wildlife rehab centers are unable to take birds at this time due to avian flu
Owl ‘irruption’ brings joy for birders, concerns for owls in northeast Minnesota
An uncommon owl “irruption” has brought large numbers of owls to northeast Minnesota, and also brought a ton of tourists and birders flocking to see them. Several owls have been killed and injured by ...
www.mprnews.org
February 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Great Gray and Snowy Owls are being seen further south in the US. Owls are commonly injured by cars when hunting rodents attracted by litter and salt collected around roadways. Be aware when driving. Some wildlife rehab centers are unable to take birds at this time due to avian flu
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Like flyways for birds, we need to map swimways for fish
Knowing the largely unseen migration routes of freshwater fish is key to protecting species
Knowing the largely unseen migration routes of freshwater fish is key to protecting species
Like flyways for birds, we need to map swimways for fish
Mapping fish migration routes and identifying threats is crucial to protecting freshwater species and their habitats, ecologists argue.
buff.ly
February 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Like flyways for birds, we need to map swimways for fish
Knowing the largely unseen migration routes of freshwater fish is key to protecting species
Knowing the largely unseen migration routes of freshwater fish is key to protecting species
I enjoyed this book. It’s a great balance of fact, opinion, and experiences of Warwick and those he interviews. Opinions on invasive species vary widely. How should invasive species be handled? Who are we to decide? Are we altering evolution? Is there a way to kill humanely?
‘Cull of the Wild’ questions sacrificing wildlife in the name of conservation
In his new book, ecologist Hugh Warwick seeks middle ground in the waging battle that is wildlife management.
www.sciencenews.org
February 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I enjoyed this book. It’s a great balance of fact, opinion, and experiences of Warwick and those he interviews. Opinions on invasive species vary widely. How should invasive species be handled? Who are we to decide? Are we altering evolution? Is there a way to kill humanely?
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Join us on Feb 13 at 1 pm EST as we host Chelsea Greer, Msc of @raincoast.org for an informative discussion about the science + ethics of wolf conservation + management in British Columbia.
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/40Zhe6t
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/40Zhe6t
February 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Join us on Feb 13 at 1 pm EST as we host Chelsea Greer, Msc of @raincoast.org for an informative discussion about the science + ethics of wolf conservation + management in British Columbia.
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/40Zhe6t
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/40Zhe6t
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🦇 In case you missed it... Not one, but two new greater mouse-eared bat have been found https://buff.ly/42wNb7l...
Hope for our rarest UK bat - News - Bat Conservation Trust
Two exciting discoveries have been reported in the last week about our rarest bat species, the greater mouse-eared bat.
buff.ly
February 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🦇 In case you missed it... Not one, but two new greater mouse-eared bat have been found https://buff.ly/42wNb7l...
“In New Zealand, Shaka is about to make history as Northland Regional Council's first Certified Possum Detection Dog — a very important job in the work of conservation”
Possums are invasive in NZ preying on native birds and vegetation. They also spread bovine tuberculosis affecting agriculture
Possums are invasive in NZ preying on native birds and vegetation. They also spread bovine tuberculosis affecting agriculture
Highly trained dog primed to play a key role in sniffing down pests in New Zealand: 'Already showing he knows what he’s doing'
In New Zealand, Shaka is about to make history as Northland Regional Council's first Certified Possum Detection Dog.
www.thecooldown.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“In New Zealand, Shaka is about to make history as Northland Regional Council's first Certified Possum Detection Dog — a very important job in the work of conservation”
Possums are invasive in NZ preying on native birds and vegetation. They also spread bovine tuberculosis affecting agriculture
Possums are invasive in NZ preying on native birds and vegetation. They also spread bovine tuberculosis affecting agriculture