Roman Croitor
@romancroitor.bsky.social
Data Analyst 🔎📊, PhD in Biology 🦬🧬, Book Author 📘, NAFO fella 💙💛
I analyze propaganda content in a Soviet children's magazine (1924–1991) and share updates from my other research projects (taxonomy, systematics, evolution, paleobiology).
I analyze propaganda content in a Soviet children's magazine (1924–1991) and share updates from my other research projects (taxonomy, systematics, evolution, paleobiology).
| Late Pleistocene · ca. 10,000 years ago | In ancient Ireland, beneath glacial skies, the giant deer roamed—crowned with vast antlers shaped by the winds of the Siberian steppe. Though its bones sleep in Irish bogs, its story began far to the east... and ended just as the pyramids were rising
July 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
| Late Pleistocene · ca. 10,000 years ago | In ancient Ireland, beneath glacial skies, the giant deer roamed—crowned with vast antlers shaped by the winds of the Siberian steppe. Though its bones sleep in Irish bogs, its story began far to the east... and ended just as the pyramids were rising
"136 countries provided assistance to the USA after September 11. I don't recall any of them asking for the money back. Here's a list of some of the countries that contributed the most — to this day, no one has received anything in return — nor have they asked: ⬇️
April 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"136 countries provided assistance to the USA after September 11. I don't recall any of them asking for the money back. Here's a list of some of the countries that contributed the most — to this day, no one has received anything in return — nor have they asked: ⬇️
If anyone in Washington wanted a Ukrainian delegation in suits, here they go
March 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If anyone in Washington wanted a Ukrainian delegation in suits, here they go
Trump and little green men
February 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Trump and little green men
This skull is particularly significant because its measurements—especially the unusually large antler span—correspond precisely to the dimensions cited by Blumenbach (1799). Therefore, the antlered skull from the Dunleer area is the holotype of Megaloceros giganteus (Blumenbach, 1799).
February 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This skull is particularly significant because its measurements—especially the unusually large antler span—correspond precisely to the dimensions cited by Blumenbach (1799). Therefore, the antlered skull from the Dunleer area is the holotype of Megaloceros giganteus (Blumenbach, 1799).
5. Wright’s (1748) specimen: An exceptionally large antlered skull with a broad span found near Dunleer, Ireland (Wright, 1748). Wright examined the specimen during a visit to Barmeath Castle.
February 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
5. Wright’s (1748) specimen: An exceptionally large antlered skull with a broad span found near Dunleer, Ireland (Wright, 1748). Wright examined the specimen during a visit to Barmeath Castle.
4. Razoumowsky’s (1786) specimen: A well-preserved antlered skull discovered near Nobber Village, Ireland. The approximately measured antler span is significantly smaller that the measurement indicated in the initial diagnosis...
February 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
4. Razoumowsky’s (1786) specimen: A well-preserved antlered skull discovered near Nobber Village, Ireland. The approximately measured antler span is significantly smaller that the measurement indicated in the initial diagnosis...
3. Molyneux’s (1697) specimen: This well-preserved antlered skull was discovered in Dardistown near Drogheda, Ireland (Cuvier, 1823: pl. VI, fig. 1). Molyneux (1697) provided measurements, reporting an antler span of 10 feet 10 inches (approximately 3.3 m), and skull length of 2 feet (609.6 mm).
February 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
3. Molyneux’s (1697) specimen: This well-preserved antlered skull was discovered in Dardistown near Drogheda, Ireland (Cuvier, 1823: pl. VI, fig. 1). Molyneux (1697) provided measurements, reporting an antler span of 10 feet 10 inches (approximately 3.3 m), and skull length of 2 feet (609.6 mm).
2. Kelly’s (1728) specimen: A shed antler found near Downpatrick, Northern Ireland (Cuvier, 1823: pl. VI, fig. 6). A single shed antler provides only an approximate idea of the antler span.
February 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
2. Kelly’s (1728) specimen: A shed antler found near Downpatrick, Northern Ireland (Cuvier, 1823: pl. VI, fig. 6). A single shed antler provides only an approximate idea of the antler span.
1. Knowlton’s specimen: An antlered skull found in Cowthrop near North Deighton, Yorkshire, England (Knowlton, 1746: pl. 1, fig. 3). This specimen is distinct from the other findings due to its small antler span and antler morphology, which more closely resembles M. giganteus ruffii from Germany.
February 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
1. Knowlton’s specimen: An antlered skull found in Cowthrop near North Deighton, Yorkshire, England (Knowlton, 1746: pl. 1, fig. 3). This specimen is distinct from the other findings due to its small antler span and antler morphology, which more closely resembles M. giganteus ruffii from Germany.
Cuvier (1823) provided a detailed description, measurements, and illustrations of a well-preserved antlered skull of a giant deer, donated by Colonel Thornton to the “cabinet du roi” (King’s Cabinet [of curiosities]) in Paris...
February 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Cuvier (1823) provided a detailed description, measurements, and illustrations of a well-preserved antlered skull of a giant deer, donated by Colonel Thornton to the “cabinet du roi” (King’s Cabinet [of curiosities]) in Paris...
The species name Alce gigantea was first applied by Blumenbach (1799, p. 697), who described fossil remains from Ireland, emphasizing the immense size of the skull and antlers. He reported an antler span of 14 feet (~4.3 m) but did not explicitly refer to a specific publication or fossil collection.
February 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The species name Alce gigantea was first applied by Blumenbach (1799, p. 697), who described fossil remains from Ireland, emphasizing the immense size of the skull and antlers. He reported an antler span of 14 feet (~4.3 m) but did not explicitly refer to a specific publication or fossil collection.
The giant deer (Megaloceros giganteus) is one of the most recognized fossil species among the general public; however, paradoxically, it remains poorly understood by specialists. Taxonomic issues become evident as soon as one delves into the species' classification. #science #nature #evolution #BDS
February 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The giant deer (Megaloceros giganteus) is one of the most recognized fossil species among the general public; however, paradoxically, it remains poorly understood by specialists. Taxonomic issues become evident as soon as one delves into the species' classification. #science #nature #evolution #BDS
I think Canada should become an associate member of the European Community.
February 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I think Canada should become an associate member of the European Community.
D.E.I. is everywhere
February 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
D.E.I. is everywhere
Russian state television censored Elon Musk’s Nazi salute by pixelating it. Even Russians found it excessive.
January 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Russian state television censored Elon Musk’s Nazi salute by pixelating it. Even Russians found it excessive.
Whatever they say, whatever they do, it looks like this:
December 19, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Whatever they say, whatever they do, it looks like this:
