Michelle O’Brien
@vampyrusgirl.bsky.social
Formerly wolf_six on Twitter. Likes bats, Duran Duran, non-human primates; dislikes Crocs, Uggs.
Hellooooo! I’m back from Malaysia, and my next trip will be one-way! We finally got our SMM2H (long-term visa) stamped into our passports!
May 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Hellooooo! I’m back from Malaysia, and my next trip will be one-way! We finally got our SMM2H (long-term visa) stamped into our passports!
Two of the newest SMM2H visa passholders! That’s the long term visa for Sarawak, Malaysia we’ve been working to get since 2019, but were thwarted by rule changes and age requirements. Hopefully moving by the end of the year!!
April 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Two of the newest SMM2H visa passholders! That’s the long term visa for Sarawak, Malaysia we’ve been working to get since 2019, but were thwarted by rule changes and age requirements. Hopefully moving by the end of the year!!
I have an FB page for those of you who want to follow my volunteer/vacation trip to Borneo. I’ll try to post some stuff here, but most of it will be over there: www.facebook.com/share/16FKhk...
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April 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I have an FB page for those of you who want to follow my volunteer/vacation trip to Borneo. I’ll try to post some stuff here, but most of it will be over there: www.facebook.com/share/16FKhk...
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It is now the official position of the United States government that slavery and Nazis weren't so bad, and that the real problem is people who complain about these things.
Oh.
Oh.
Trump administration singles out National Museum of African American history for scrutiny; is reviewing removal of Confederate monuments and may reinstate some
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Trump Orders Removal of ‘Divisive Race-Centered Ideology’ From Smithsonian
The executive order also sets the stage for the reinstatement of Confederate monuments.
www.wsj.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It is now the official position of the United States government that slavery and Nazis weren't so bad, and that the real problem is people who complain about these things.
Oh.
Oh.
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Our bias towards charismatic species leaves 'ugly' animals behind in conservation efforts.
But should looks determine which species we protect?🐡
🎧 @ipbes.net podcast ep feat. the world's ugliest animal "Mr. Blobby": https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-17ac1d1
But should looks determine which species we protect?🐡
🎧 @ipbes.net podcast ep feat. the world's ugliest animal "Mr. Blobby": https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-17ac1d1
Ugly animals are victims of a ‘preservation bias’. It’s time to save them (too) – Pledge Times
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March 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our bias towards charismatic species leaves 'ugly' animals behind in conservation efforts.
But should looks determine which species we protect?🐡
🎧 @ipbes.net podcast ep feat. the world's ugliest animal "Mr. Blobby": https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-17ac1d1
But should looks determine which species we protect?🐡
🎧 @ipbes.net podcast ep feat. the world's ugliest animal "Mr. Blobby": https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-17ac1d1
Fezzik ringtail with his new punk mohawk hairdo. Olive seems smitten.
March 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Fezzik ringtail with his new punk mohawk hairdo. Olive seems smitten.
This will be my last round-trip visit to Borneo. Still can’t believe this dream is coming true. I’ll post a copious amount of photos while I’m there so show off my soon-to-be new home.
March 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This will be my last round-trip visit to Borneo. Still can’t believe this dream is coming true. I’ll post a copious amount of photos while I’m there so show off my soon-to-be new home.
The news is all terrible and depressing BUT good things are happening on a smaller scale too! I leave for my volunteer trip to Matang Wildlife Center in Borneo on Thursday, and I have gotten almost everything on my wishlist to bring to their vet clinic!
March 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The news is all terrible and depressing BUT good things are happening on a smaller scale too! I leave for my volunteer trip to Matang Wildlife Center in Borneo on Thursday, and I have gotten almost everything on my wishlist to bring to their vet clinic!
I have another wishlist for Matang Wildlife Center, where I’m going to volunteer again next month. This one is for medical supplies, and as always, if you don’t want to buy from Amazon, I can get you my address to send it directly. Thanks so much!!
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I have another wishlist for Matang Wildlife Center, where I’m going to volunteer again next month. This one is for medical supplies, and as always, if you don’t want to buy from Amazon, I can get you my address to send it directly. Thanks so much!!
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I think the best way to produce a renaissance in American faith is to have Trump buy a Cybertruck and get stuck in it when it bursts into flame. How would you be able to deny God then?
"He's definitely gonna buy one" -- Leavitt says that Trump plans to do a promotional event for Tesla at the White House today
March 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Timothy C. Roth, a member of Maryland's 'Task Force Turtle' (TFT) snapped this photo of a female common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) emerging from brumation in a dry lake mudhole with 18 lbs of dirt & grass on her back.
TFT tag these animals with radio transmitters to track movements.
TFT tag these animals with radio transmitters to track movements.
January 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Timothy C. Roth, a member of Maryland's 'Task Force Turtle' (TFT) snapped this photo of a female common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) emerging from brumation in a dry lake mudhole with 18 lbs of dirt & grass on her back.
TFT tag these animals with radio transmitters to track movements.
TFT tag these animals with radio transmitters to track movements.
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love our strong, senile president
REPORTER: Are you considering revoking the TPS status for the more than 20,000 Ukrainians who live here in the US?
TRUMP: What are you saying?
REPORTER: TPS status.
TRUMP: On GPS?
TRUMP: What are you saying?
REPORTER: TPS status.
TRUMP: On GPS?
March 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
love our strong, senile president
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My 401K is in the toilet, my nanny was just deported, my kids have the measles, and I just narrowly survived a plane crash. But at least Trump is sticking it to the woke DEI snowflakes.
March 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My 401K is in the toilet, my nanny was just deported, my kids have the measles, and I just narrowly survived a plane crash. But at least Trump is sticking it to the woke DEI snowflakes.
@itsthebrandi.bsky.social Made me think of you.
March 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
@itsthebrandi.bsky.social Made me think of you.
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In ecology conferences, the "early bird registration" ought to be followed by "regular arthropod registration" and finally the "really late mammal registration".
Something to consider for the next AGM, @britishecologicalsociety.org
🧪🐦🦋🐀 #academicsky
Something to consider for the next AGM, @britishecologicalsociety.org
🧪🐦🦋🐀 #academicsky
March 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
In ecology conferences, the "early bird registration" ought to be followed by "regular arthropod registration" and finally the "really late mammal registration".
Something to consider for the next AGM, @britishecologicalsociety.org
🧪🐦🦋🐀 #academicsky
Something to consider for the next AGM, @britishecologicalsociety.org
🧪🐦🦋🐀 #academicsky
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"democrats plan to color coordinate to communicate opposition" is the biggest loser shit i've ever heard. School Spirit Week-ass action. "I do not give facebook my permission"-ass action. are they hitting themselves in the head with hammers at every DNC event
March 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"democrats plan to color coordinate to communicate opposition" is the biggest loser shit i've ever heard. School Spirit Week-ass action. "I do not give facebook my permission"-ass action. are they hitting themselves in the head with hammers at every DNC event
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I know I keep saying this but the past month has really radicalized me against the Democrats in a way I never was before.
Mark Warner on Fox: "I may disagree with the president, but I respect the office of the president. I'm probably not gonna be jumping up applauding a lot, but I owe him his due as president. The president has made great, great progress on border crossings. That's something we ought to celebrate."
March 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I know I keep saying this but the past month has really radicalized me against the Democrats in a way I never was before.
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Whoever is giving them this advice needs to be loaded into a trebuchet and launched into the woods.
Democratic lawmakers are expected to communicate their opposition to Donald Trump during the president’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday night by color-coordinating.
Democrats Plan to Protest Trump’s Speech by Wearing Pink
Democratic lawmakers are expected to communicate their opposition to Donald Trump during the president’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday night by color-coordinating.
www.thecut.com
March 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Whoever is giving them this advice needs to be loaded into a trebuchet and launched into the woods.
Today’s adorable animal photo comes to you courtesy of Diego, our kingsnake.
March 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Today’s adorable animal photo comes to you courtesy of Diego, our kingsnake.
So I’m tentatively going on my next volunteer trip to Matang Wildlife Center in Borneo in April, and I have a wishlist of toys to bring for the critters there if you’re so inclined.
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
So I’m tentatively going on my next volunteer trip to Matang Wildlife Center in Borneo in April, and I have a wishlist of toys to bring for the critters there if you’re so inclined.
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The mood is grim in this Ohio bar as locals consider the double whammy of tariff-driven inflation and sinking retirement funds. But they know it's a price worth paying because things will be even worse for Blacks and Hispanics.
March 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The mood is grim in this Ohio bar as locals consider the double whammy of tariff-driven inflation and sinking retirement funds. But they know it's a price worth paying because things will be even worse for Blacks and Hispanics.
Everything is terrible, yadda yadda yadda, here’s a photo of Olive ringtail (not the lemur) with her stash of toys and sheep wool in her box.
March 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Everything is terrible, yadda yadda yadda, here’s a photo of Olive ringtail (not the lemur) with her stash of toys and sheep wool in her box.