Mary Bates
@marybates.bsky.social
Freelance science writer for adults and kids, specializing in the life and social sciences. Studied bat echolocation for my PhD in psychology. Cat lover, embroiderer, nerd. She/her.
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Morris and Pepper wonder how you are celebrating International Cat Day.
August 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Morris and Pepper wonder how you are celebrating International Cat Day.
Please enjoy some of my embroidered brains and neurons for #worldbrainday.
July 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Please enjoy some of my embroidered brains and neurons for #worldbrainday.
Thinking about my guinea pig companions over the years on this Guinea Pig Appreciation Day - including Tiger, Stella, Stanley, Lentil, and Garbanzo. They were all very good pigs.
July 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Thinking about my guinea pig companions over the years on this Guinea Pig Appreciation Day - including Tiger, Stella, Stanley, Lentil, and Garbanzo. They were all very good pigs.
Sometimes you just have to take a break to nap in a pile with friends.
June 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Sometimes you just have to take a break to nap in a pile with friends.
There is a barred owl family living in the woods near my house - two adults and a juvenile!
June 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
There is a barred owl family living in the woods near my house - two adults and a juvenile!
Happy Pride Month! 🧠🌈
June 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Happy Pride Month! 🧠🌈
I found this little guy sunning on our front walkway. Possibly a DeKay's brownsnake?
May 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I found this little guy sunning on our front walkway. Possibly a DeKay's brownsnake?
A pair of mallards has discovered our bird feeder, much to Pepper's delight.
May 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A pair of mallards has discovered our bird feeder, much to Pepper's delight.
Sorry, there are no comfies left. Pepper has taken all of them.
May 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Sorry, there are no comfies left. Pepper has taken all of them.
Just a little guy, hard at work.
May 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Just a little guy, hard at work.
Happy National Pet Day to these two weirdos.
April 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Happy National Pet Day to these two weirdos.
I made an embroidery of the skull of Phineas Gage (showing the path of the tamping iron) and now it's off to a new home!
March 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I made an embroidery of the skull of Phineas Gage (showing the path of the tamping iron) and now it's off to a new home!
Stop what you’re doing and watch this giant anteater getting a bath.
March 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Stop what you’re doing and watch this giant anteater getting a bath.
Happy Darwin Day! These embroideries show two sides of Charles Darwin: his sketch of an evolutionary tree of life showing the relationship among organisms and a (relatable) quote from a letter to his friend Charles Lyell.
February 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Happy Darwin Day! These embroideries show two sides of Charles Darwin: his sketch of an evolutionary tree of life showing the relationship among organisms and a (relatable) quote from a letter to his friend Charles Lyell.
December 2, 2024 at 1:35 PM
If you're looking for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts for science and nature lovers, check out my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/Histori.... There's embroidered hoop art, ornaments, tote bags, and more. 🦇🧠💀🔬🦥🐈⬛Happy holidays!
November 29, 2024 at 6:33 PM
If you're looking for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts for science and nature lovers, check out my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/Histori.... There's embroidered hoop art, ornaments, tote bags, and more. 🦇🧠💀🔬🦥🐈⬛Happy holidays!
Here's my embroidered version of this sketch:
November 24, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Here's my embroidered version of this sketch:
Do you need unique gifts for the science and nature lover in your life? I make embroidered items inspired by science and natural history, and I'll be at these upcoming Providence Flea markets.
#shoplocal #handmade
#shoplocal #handmade
November 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Do you need unique gifts for the science and nature lover in your life? I make embroidered items inspired by science and natural history, and I'll be at these upcoming Providence Flea markets.
#shoplocal #handmade
#shoplocal #handmade
Superb cuddles in the heated cat bed. Morris and Pepper give it 💯⭐
November 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Superb cuddles in the heated cat bed. Morris and Pepper give it 💯⭐
