Katie Courtright Wood
@katiecwood.bsky.social
DFW. Prairies and pollinators. Mom to a toddler.
I’m looking to follow some interesting feeds related to conservation, ecology, wildlife, environmental science, etc.
Do any of y’all have any feeds you would recommend? Thanks a bunch
Do any of y’all have any feeds you would recommend? Thanks a bunch
January 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I’m looking to follow some interesting feeds related to conservation, ecology, wildlife, environmental science, etc.
Do any of y’all have any feeds you would recommend? Thanks a bunch
Do any of y’all have any feeds you would recommend? Thanks a bunch
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It’s so shocking to me that Australia’s iconic koalas- once numbering in the millions- have dwindled to a few tens of thousands and are now in danger of extinction.
Koalas: Australia lists marsupial as endangered species
The koala was not even classified as vulnerable until 2012, but it has seen a rapid decline.
www.bbc.com
December 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
It’s so shocking to me that Australia’s iconic koalas- once numbering in the millions- have dwindled to a few tens of thousands and are now in danger of extinction.
Reposted by Katie Courtright Wood
A few years ago, postdoc Gail MacInnis led this great project showing that urban beekeeping doesn't help "save the bees" (and can do more harm than good). peerj.com/articles/146...
Decline in wild bee species richness associated with honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) abundance in an urban ecosystem
The spatial heterogeneity of urban landscapes, relatively low agrochemical use, and species-rich floral communities often support a surprising diversity of wild pollinators in cities. However, the man...
peerj.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:46 PM
A few years ago, postdoc Gail MacInnis led this great project showing that urban beekeeping doesn't help "save the bees" (and can do more harm than good). peerj.com/articles/146...
Reposted by Katie Courtright Wood
The climate crisis has to be addressed at the national and international level, but consumer choice plays a role. One thing we can do is switch from almonds (R in photo) to pecans (L). Both are similar in nutrition, but it is water use and geography that makes a difference. 1/4
November 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
The climate crisis has to be addressed at the national and international level, but consumer choice plays a role. One thing we can do is switch from almonds (R in photo) to pecans (L). Both are similar in nutrition, but it is water use and geography that makes a difference. 1/4
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bug fact: grashoppers already existed at least 100 million years before the first grass
November 23, 2024 at 2:41 PM
bug fact: grashoppers already existed at least 100 million years before the first grass
Reposted by Katie Courtright Wood
Here's a stunner for #FossilFriday, just look at that beetle's preserved wing case! It belongs to a group called frog-legged leaf beetles (so-named for their extra-juicy rear legs), paleontologists called its pattern "the most perfectly preserved pigment-based colouration known in fossil beetles" 🧪
49 million-year-old beetle looks like it was squashed yesterday
Paleontologists named the insect "Attenborough's Beauty," after Sir David Attenborough.
www.livescience.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Here's a stunner for #FossilFriday, just look at that beetle's preserved wing case! It belongs to a group called frog-legged leaf beetles (so-named for their extra-juicy rear legs), paleontologists called its pattern "the most perfectly preserved pigment-based colouration known in fossil beetles" 🧪
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No species is too small to be saved.
We just petitioned the USFWS seeking #EndangeredSpecies Act protections for the Owyhee hot springsnail and Owyhee upland pyrg.
Both snail species are threatened by habitat destruction, invasive species, and #climatechange. Learn more: bit.ly/3V33Cn7
We just petitioned the USFWS seeking #EndangeredSpecies Act protections for the Owyhee hot springsnail and Owyhee upland pyrg.
Both snail species are threatened by habitat destruction, invasive species, and #climatechange. Learn more: bit.ly/3V33Cn7
November 21, 2024 at 8:53 PM
No species is too small to be saved.
We just petitioned the USFWS seeking #EndangeredSpecies Act protections for the Owyhee hot springsnail and Owyhee upland pyrg.
Both snail species are threatened by habitat destruction, invasive species, and #climatechange. Learn more: bit.ly/3V33Cn7
We just petitioned the USFWS seeking #EndangeredSpecies Act protections for the Owyhee hot springsnail and Owyhee upland pyrg.
Both snail species are threatened by habitat destruction, invasive species, and #climatechange. Learn more: bit.ly/3V33Cn7
Reposted by Katie Courtright Wood
despite the world becoming scary i still have a perhaps niave but unwaivering belief that a better world is possible
November 21, 2024 at 6:22 AM
despite the world becoming scary i still have a perhaps niave but unwaivering belief that a better world is possible
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Tune in TOMORROW for the "Insect Rally" to support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, w/ National Wildlife Federation Action Fund (@wildlifeaction.bsky.social), Xerces Society, and Entomological Society of America. ⬇️
Calling all entomology and biodiversity enthusiasts: Take action on behalf of declining insect and arthropod populations by supporting the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act! www.mobilize.us/nationalwild...
Buzzing for the Recovering America's Wildlife Act: Insect Enthusiasts Virtual Rally · National Wildlife Federation Action Fund
Are you an insect lover? From bees to butterflies, fireflies to ladybugs, insects of all kinds need your help to thrive in the face of climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss.
Join the National ...
www.mobilize.us
November 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Tune in TOMORROW for the "Insect Rally" to support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, w/ National Wildlife Federation Action Fund (@wildlifeaction.bsky.social), Xerces Society, and Entomological Society of America. ⬇️
Hello! I’m new to Bluesky. Looking forward to connecting with folks in conservation, ecology, wildlife, natural resources and many, many other fields. See y’all around!
November 18, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Hello! I’m new to Bluesky. Looking forward to connecting with folks in conservation, ecology, wildlife, natural resources and many, many other fields. See y’all around!