Rupert Wilkey 📚
@rupertwilkey.bsky.social
Author - Herpetologist - Conservationist.
https://www.rupertwilkey.com/
A love for African reptiles, an interest in history and a passion for preserving the ecosystem of this planet, not just for our own species, but for all living creatures 🌍
https://www.rupertwilkey.com/
A love for African reptiles, an interest in history and a passion for preserving the ecosystem of this planet, not just for our own species, but for all living creatures 🌍
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Merry Christmas 🎄
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Superb photo taken by Martina Olivia of this fluffy Robin taken in the UK.
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Superb photo taken by Martina Olivia of this fluffy Robin taken in the UK.
December 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Merry Christmas 🎄
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Superb photo taken by Martina Olivia of this fluffy Robin taken in the UK.
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Superb photo taken by Martina Olivia of this fluffy Robin taken in the UK.
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🎄✨ Season's Greetings from all of us at Cambridge Judge Business School, in this our 35th anniversary year!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!
#MerryChristmas #CambridgeJudge #HolidayCheer
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!
#MerryChristmas #CambridgeJudge #HolidayCheer
December 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🎄✨ Season's Greetings from all of us at Cambridge Judge Business School, in this our 35th anniversary year!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!
#MerryChristmas #CambridgeJudge #HolidayCheer
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!
#MerryChristmas #CambridgeJudge #HolidayCheer
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A few months ago, a small group from the Rewilding Network headed to Cefn Garthenor 🏴
This was our first Network visit to Wales and it couldn’t have been more exciting. The group got the chance to explore the beaver enclosure at Cefn, which is one of the first in Wales.
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This was our first Network visit to Wales and it couldn’t have been more exciting. The group got the chance to explore the beaver enclosure at Cefn, which is one of the first in Wales.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A few months ago, a small group from the Rewilding Network headed to Cefn Garthenor 🏴
This was our first Network visit to Wales and it couldn’t have been more exciting. The group got the chance to explore the beaver enclosure at Cefn, which is one of the first in Wales.
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This was our first Network visit to Wales and it couldn’t have been more exciting. The group got the chance to explore the beaver enclosure at Cefn, which is one of the first in Wales.
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Our first event on 3rd Feb, Trailblazers & Pioneers, will explore historical insights from ZSL’s rich scientific heritage, and showcase the groundbreaking achievements of today. Hosted by none other than @adamrutherford.bsky.social. Book your free ticket now! www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Trailblazers & Pioneers: 200 Years of Wildlife Science | The Zoological Society of London
Explore how pioneering science has transformed conservation over the past two centuries—and how it continues to shape the future.
www.zsl.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our first event on 3rd Feb, Trailblazers & Pioneers, will explore historical insights from ZSL’s rich scientific heritage, and showcase the groundbreaking achievements of today. Hosted by none other than @adamrutherford.bsky.social. Book your free ticket now! www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
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Over six evenings in 2026, world-leading scientists, conservationists, and guest speakers will explore how our understanding of nature has evolved over the past 200 years, from Darwin and other early trailblazers to today’s cutting-edge work protecting species across the globe 🌍
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Over six evenings in 2026, world-leading scientists, conservationists, and guest speakers will explore how our understanding of nature has evolved over the past 200 years, from Darwin and other early trailblazers to today’s cutting-edge work protecting species across the globe 🌍
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As part of ZSL’s 200th anniversary celebrations, join us for Wild Talks, a special free lecture series exploring the biggest questions in wildlife science and conservation - past, present and future #ZSLWildTalks
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As part of ZSL’s 200th anniversary celebrations, join us for Wild Talks, a special free lecture series exploring the biggest questions in wildlife science and conservation - past, present and future #ZSLWildTalks
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A new species of beetle from Madagascar has been named after the renowned naturalist Gerald Durrell.
The species was described by one of our taxonomists, who was inspired to pursue science by Gerald’s stories and pioneering conservation work.
Find out more 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
The species was described by one of our taxonomists, who was inspired to pursue science by Gerald’s stories and pioneering conservation work.
Find out more 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
New species of beetle named in honour of Gerald Durrell | Natural History Museum
The new species is found in Madagascar, a country closely linked to Gerald’s conservation work.
www.nhm.ac.uk
December 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A new species of beetle from Madagascar has been named after the renowned naturalist Gerald Durrell.
The species was described by one of our taxonomists, who was inspired to pursue science by Gerald’s stories and pioneering conservation work.
Find out more 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
The species was described by one of our taxonomists, who was inspired to pursue science by Gerald’s stories and pioneering conservation work.
Find out more 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
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Air travel accounts for ~2.5% of global CO₂ emissions, with aviation responsible for 4% of global warming to date.
Learn more about the strategies experts at Oxford are developing, from sustainable aviation fuel to revolutionising green hydrogen. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4ayamlz
Learn more about the strategies experts at Oxford are developing, from sustainable aviation fuel to revolutionising green hydrogen. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4ayamlz
December 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Air travel accounts for ~2.5% of global CO₂ emissions, with aviation responsible for 4% of global warming to date.
Learn more about the strategies experts at Oxford are developing, from sustainable aviation fuel to revolutionising green hydrogen. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4ayamlz
Learn more about the strategies experts at Oxford are developing, from sustainable aviation fuel to revolutionising green hydrogen. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4ayamlz
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Coming soon! Mycology for Architecture: Methods and Applications of Mycelium Materials in the Built Environment edited by Dilan Ozkan 📖
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2wfkch7f
#myceliumbasedmaterials #biodesign #biofabrication #circulardesign #regenerativematerialsystems
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2wfkch7f
#myceliumbasedmaterials #biodesign #biofabrication #circulardesign #regenerativematerialsystems
December 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Coming soon! Mycology for Architecture: Methods and Applications of Mycelium Materials in the Built Environment edited by Dilan Ozkan 📖
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2wfkch7f
#myceliumbasedmaterials #biodesign #biofabrication #circulardesign #regenerativematerialsystems
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2wfkch7f
#myceliumbasedmaterials #biodesign #biofabrication #circulardesign #regenerativematerialsystems
Thank goodness it’s happening- Trail Hunting set to be banned in England and Wales.
Will this be a final end of foxes running for their lives?
I certainly hope so.
It’s 2026 not 1526!
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Will this be a final end of foxes running for their lives?
I certainly hope so.
It’s 2026 not 1526!
www.facebook.com/share/1B1y9h...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Thank goodness it’s happening- Trail Hunting set to be banned in England and Wales.
Will this be a final end of foxes running for their lives?
I certainly hope so.
It’s 2026 not 1526!
www.facebook.com/share/1B1y9h...
Will this be a final end of foxes running for their lives?
I certainly hope so.
It’s 2026 not 1526!
www.facebook.com/share/1B1y9h...
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Stoat (Mustela ermine): This mammal is found across Eurasia and also in North America where it is known as the short-tailed weasel. It mainly preys on small rodents but will go for a variety of birds & eggs and rabbits. Thank you again Suzi Sullivan for sharing your photo of a Stoat taken in the UK
December 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Stoat (Mustela ermine): This mammal is found across Eurasia and also in North America where it is known as the short-tailed weasel. It mainly preys on small rodents but will go for a variety of birds & eggs and rabbits. Thank you again Suzi Sullivan for sharing your photo of a Stoat taken in the UK
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Great article on the amazing work done by Kings Park scientists in their Orchid Conservation Program to research and conserve WA’s threatened terrestrial orchids.
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #conservation
www.dbca.wa.gov.au/landscope/su...
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #conservation
www.dbca.wa.gov.au/landscope/su...
Saving orchids one species at a time
Western Australia is home to an extraordinary diversity of terrestrial orchids. But with many species under threat, one Kings Park Research Scientist has devoted her career to conserving these native ...
www.dbca.wa.gov.au
December 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Great article on the amazing work done by Kings Park scientists in their Orchid Conservation Program to research and conserve WA’s threatened terrestrial orchids.
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #conservation
www.dbca.wa.gov.au/landscope/su...
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #conservation
www.dbca.wa.gov.au/landscope/su...
Doing the right thing is NEVER wrong.
Standing up for your employees is always the right thing.
You should never turn a blind eye in favour of financial reward and I congratulate Harper Collins Publishing on their actions today.
#hapercollins
#harpercollinspublishing
Standing up for your employees is always the right thing.
You should never turn a blind eye in favour of financial reward and I congratulate Harper Collins Publishing on their actions today.
#hapercollins
#harpercollinspublishing
December 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Doing the right thing is NEVER wrong.
Standing up for your employees is always the right thing.
You should never turn a blind eye in favour of financial reward and I congratulate Harper Collins Publishing on their actions today.
#hapercollins
#harpercollinspublishing
Standing up for your employees is always the right thing.
You should never turn a blind eye in favour of financial reward and I congratulate Harper Collins Publishing on their actions today.
#hapercollins
#harpercollinspublishing
I would just like to thank the new CEO of Harper Collins Publishing for doing the right thing.
On a personal note the news is the best Christmas present ever!
#harpercollins
#harpercollinspublishing
On a personal note the news is the best Christmas present ever!
#harpercollins
#harpercollinspublishing
December 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I would just like to thank the new CEO of Harper Collins Publishing for doing the right thing.
On a personal note the news is the best Christmas present ever!
#harpercollins
#harpercollinspublishing
On a personal note the news is the best Christmas present ever!
#harpercollins
#harpercollinspublishing
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Today, the UK Government’s Planning Bill became law – a big blow for wildlife.
Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.
Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.
Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.
Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.
Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today, the UK Government’s Planning Bill became law – a big blow for wildlife.
Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.
Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.
Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.
Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.
Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
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New on the blog! Read a sample chapter of Nature Within by James Bashford, due for publication in the new year 📖
Take a look 👀 ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mfa66sjw
#naturewithin #naturereconnection #humanhealth #publichealth #climatecrisis #neuroscience
Take a look 👀 ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mfa66sjw
#naturewithin #naturereconnection #humanhealth #publichealth #climatecrisis #neuroscience
December 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
New on the blog! Read a sample chapter of Nature Within by James Bashford, due for publication in the new year 📖
Take a look 👀 ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mfa66sjw
#naturewithin #naturereconnection #humanhealth #publichealth #climatecrisis #neuroscience
Take a look 👀 ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mfa66sjw
#naturewithin #naturereconnection #humanhealth #publichealth #climatecrisis #neuroscience
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A group of over 20 environmental NGOs including us worked on the reponse over 2 years & co-ordinated by Froglife & PTES submitted extensive data
We were pleased to see proposals accepted by JNCC to increase protection for the rapidly declining adder in England but its now come to nothing.
We were pleased to see proposals accepted by JNCC to increase protection for the rapidly declining adder in England but its now come to nothing.
December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A group of over 20 environmental NGOs including us worked on the reponse over 2 years & co-ordinated by Froglife & PTES submitted extensive data
We were pleased to see proposals accepted by JNCC to increase protection for the rapidly declining adder in England but its now come to nothing.
We were pleased to see proposals accepted by JNCC to increase protection for the rapidly declining adder in England but its now come to nothing.
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Cambridge Judge research on supermarkets, food apps, diets and policy is featured in a new UN environment report as pathways to more sustainable food systems.
Read more: https://loom.ly/98EwV8U
#Sustainability #FoodSystems #BehaviouralEconomics #ClimateAction
Read more: https://loom.ly/98EwV8U
#Sustainability #FoodSystems #BehaviouralEconomics #ClimateAction
New UN report cites Cambridge Judge sustainability research - News & insight - Cambridge Judge Business School
Research from the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School is cited in a new UN report on the global environment.
www.jbs.cam.ac.uk
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Cambridge Judge research on supermarkets, food apps, diets and policy is featured in a new UN environment report as pathways to more sustainable food systems.
Read more: https://loom.ly/98EwV8U
#Sustainability #FoodSystems #BehaviouralEconomics #ClimateAction
Read more: https://loom.ly/98EwV8U
#Sustainability #FoodSystems #BehaviouralEconomics #ClimateAction
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How can you ensure the timber you import comes from deforestation-free sources? Join our free lunchtime webinar on 20th Jan, to find out more about our work with World Forest ID using chemical testing to verify geographic origin of timber products 🪵 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-does...
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
How can you ensure the timber you import comes from deforestation-free sources? Join our free lunchtime webinar on 20th Jan, to find out more about our work with World Forest ID using chemical testing to verify geographic origin of timber products 🪵 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-does...
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And it's the world's largest consumer in the multibillion-dollar #aquarium trade. The cost to the wild often goes unnoticed. That's why addressing the U.S. exotic pet trade is crucial to saving global #biodiversity. And companies can have a big impact in the fight.
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And it's the world's largest consumer in the multibillion-dollar #aquarium trade. The cost to the wild often goes unnoticed. That's why addressing the U.S. exotic pet trade is crucial to saving global #biodiversity. And companies can have a big impact in the fight.
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Wildlife exploitation, including the pet trade, is a major driver of the global #ExtinctionCrisis. The U.S. is one of the world's largest #ExoticPet markets, taking wildlife from biodiversity hotspots in Southeast Asia and South America to live caged in someone's home.
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Wildlife exploitation, including the pet trade, is a major driver of the global #ExtinctionCrisis. The U.S. is one of the world's largest #ExoticPet markets, taking wildlife from biodiversity hotspots in Southeast Asia and South America to live caged in someone's home.
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Support the Our Seas coalition in their call for more protection, more fish and more jobs. Add your voice and urge the Scottish Government to act now — for marine life, coastal communities and the future of Scotland’s seas👇
https://f.mtr.cool/qxhzkjtxqt
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https://f.mtr.cool/qxhzkjtxqt
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Petition to Bring Back Scotland's Inshore Limit
Scotland's coastal seabed was off-limits to bottom-trawling until 1984. Ever since the limit was removed, the fish in our seas declined as seabed habitats were destroyed. Protecting our seabed will help bring them back.
f.mtr.cool
December 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Support the Our Seas coalition in their call for more protection, more fish and more jobs. Add your voice and urge the Scottish Government to act now — for marine life, coastal communities and the future of Scotland’s seas👇
https://f.mtr.cool/qxhzkjtxqt
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https://f.mtr.cool/qxhzkjtxqt
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Scotland's seas can't afford to wait until after the next election - protecting marine life has to be a priority whoever's in power. Rewilding has shown time and time again that if given space, marine life can recover extraordinarily — so what are we waiting for?
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December 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Scotland's seas can't afford to wait until after the next election - protecting marine life has to be a priority whoever's in power. Rewilding has shown time and time again that if given space, marine life can recover extraordinarily — so what are we waiting for?
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We have just updated the logo for my new website -
www.rupertwilkey.com
www.rupertwilkey.com
Rupert Wilkey | Author
This site showcases the work of the author Rupert Wilkey. He writes on African herpetology and historical biographies. Rupert is a prolific author who has been creating engaging literature since 2002....
www.rupertwilkey.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We have just updated the logo for my new website -
www.rupertwilkey.com
www.rupertwilkey.com
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Rock art from the Cederberg area, Western Cape.
December 15, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Rock art from the Cederberg area, Western Cape.