Dr Gabi Leighton
@gabileighton.bsky.social
Postdoctoral researcher in urban ecology, interests in carnivore ecology, conservation biology and ecotoxicology. Based in Cape Town, South Africa 🐱🇿🇦
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New research reveals how Instagram and Facebook are transforming caracal conservation efforts through viral cat appeal.
Photogenic Animals Go Viral, Empower Conservation
New research reveals how Instagram and Facebook are transforming caracal conservation efforts through viral cat appeal. Why it matters: Conservation efforts often struggle to engage public interest and support. This study demonstrates how social media’...
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November 20, 2024 at 8:43 PM
New research reveals how Instagram and Facebook are transforming caracal conservation efforts through viral cat appeal.
Closing soon! I highly recommend applying for this travel award -- my time in Australia was rewarding and super fun! I got to meet and work with amazing researchers and do fieldwork in incredible places with fascinating and diverse species 🦘🇦🇺🐨
Are you a student or early career research who wants to travel between Australasia and South Africa to work with practitioners in a similar field. Then make sure you apply for the Joan Southgate Southern Africa-Australasia Collaboration Award! ✈️ Visit awms.org.au/awards/ to find out more and apply!
April 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Closing soon! I highly recommend applying for this travel award -- my time in Australia was rewarding and super fun! I got to meet and work with amazing researchers and do fieldwork in incredible places with fascinating and diverse species 🦘🇦🇺🐨