Cassowary casques: unusual anatomy, sexual selection, claims of thermoregulation and exaptation vs adaptation. Editorial tweaks made to a Tetrapod Zoology article from 2022... tetzoo.com/blog/2022/4/... #birds #ornithology #cassowary #ratites
Inside the Cassowary's Casque, Updated for 2022 — Tetrapod Zoology
Regular readers of Tetrapod Zoology should know that I’m a big fan of cassowaries, and indeed have a serious academic interest in them…
tetzoo.com
October 30, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Cassowary casques: unusual anatomy, sexual selection, claims of thermoregulation and exaptation vs adaptation. Editorial tweaks made to a Tetrapod Zoology article from 2022... tetzoo.com/blog/2022/4/... #birds #ornithology #cassowary #ratites
I've been alerted to the fact that the BLACK DOG article at Tetrapod Zoology (published 2022) is accruing very interesting comments these days. Oh boy yes it is. Check it out.... tetzoo.com/blog/2022/8/... #monsters
Legend of the Black Dog — Tetrapod Zoology
Of the several phantasmal creatures associated with the British and European countryside, among the most widespread and ancient is the Black Dog...
tetzoo.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I've been alerted to the fact that the BLACK DOG article at Tetrapod Zoology (published 2022) is accruing very interesting comments these days. Oh boy yes it is. Check it out.... tetzoo.com/blog/2022/8/... #monsters
The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Sulphur: London: Smith, Elder, 1844 [i.e. 1843-1846] (source: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/40020091) #nature #illustration #art
![The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Sulphur:
London: Smith, Elder, 1844 [i.e. 1843-1846]
http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/40020091](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ujsrwgtqk26kdz6ljxkrw4po/bafkreiecm3kwrzcawlmv5oacu2pepgctujjgbmqqiz2ykpfnj6krjvawku)
November 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM
The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Sulphur: London: Smith, Elder, 1844 [i.e. 1843-1846] (source: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/40020091) #nature #illustration #art
Oh dayum it's #HALLOWEEN -- what's appropriate reading from the Tetrapod Zoology archives? A brief thread... Ok, the 'black dogs' of the folkloric and monster literature are not just dogs that are black, but terrifying manifestations of supernatural size and appearance.... tetzoo.com/blog/2022/8/...
Legend of the Black Dog — Tetrapod Zoology
Of the several phantasmal creatures associated with the British and European countryside, among the most widespread and ancient is the Black Dog...
tetzoo.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Oh dayum it's #HALLOWEEN -- what's appropriate reading from the Tetrapod Zoology archives? A brief thread... Ok, the 'black dogs' of the folkloric and monster literature are not just dogs that are black, but terrifying manifestations of supernatural size and appearance.... tetzoo.com/blog/2022/8/...
Everyone was focused on the three eyes but zoology people like me were mortified because fish aren't supposed to blink!
November 1, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Everyone was focused on the three eyes but zoology people like me were mortified because fish aren't supposed to blink!
I'll be doing a talk+discussion about using animals in games—taking inspiration from zoology, animal behavior, and the history of human-animal interactions 😊
Sprigs & Kindling is hosting a FREE ONLINE TTRPG writing retreat with talks, office hours, and playtests. We also have movie screenings! Drop in, drop out, whatever works for you! November 9-15, sign up on our website: sprigsandkindling.com
Sprigs and Kindling
An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games
sprigsandkindling.com
November 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I'll be doing a talk+discussion about using animals in games—taking inspiration from zoology, animal behavior, and the history of human-animal interactions 😊
A 'new' #pterosaur - actually known since 1870 - has been recognised by Rubi Pêgas, Kamila Bandeira, Borja Holgado and myself from the English Cretaceous, and it includes great brain data! It's Hintighernia edingerae (hin-ti-yer-nee-a ee-din-gu-ree) tetzoo.com/blog/2026/10...
A New Tapejarid Pterosaur from the English Cretaceous — Tetrapod Zoology
Among the most interesting and exciting of pterosaurs – in my humble opinion – are the tapejarids, a short-snouted, toothless, often elaborately crested group vaguely akin to the sometimes gigantic, s...
tetzoo.com
November 2, 2026 at 8:57 AM
A 'new' #pterosaur - actually known since 1870 - has been recognised by Rubi Pêgas, Kamila Bandeira, Borja Holgado and myself from the English Cretaceous, and it includes great brain data! It's Hintighernia edingerae (hin-ti-yer-nee-a ee-din-gu-ree) tetzoo.com/blog/2026/10...
I should've taken a degree in Zoology or something, man. Like, that job market is fucked too but at least it looks fun
October 30, 2026 at 7:19 PM
I should've taken a degree in Zoology or something, man. Like, that job market is fucked too but at least it looks fun
Hello, #ScienceSky! 🔬🌿
I'm Faheem Akhtar, a zoologist and researcher interested in oxidative stress, molecular biology, cell biology, and wildlife science.
Here to share research insights, ask better questions, and connect with curious scientific minds.
#Biology #Zoology
I'm Faheem Akhtar, a zoologist and researcher interested in oxidative stress, molecular biology, cell biology, and wildlife science.
Here to share research insights, ask better questions, and connect with curious scientific minds.
#Biology #Zoology
November 1, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Hello, #ScienceSky! 🔬🌿
I'm Faheem Akhtar, a zoologist and researcher interested in oxidative stress, molecular biology, cell biology, and wildlife science.
Here to share research insights, ask better questions, and connect with curious scientific minds.
#Biology #Zoology
I'm Faheem Akhtar, a zoologist and researcher interested in oxidative stress, molecular biology, cell biology, and wildlife science.
Here to share research insights, ask better questions, and connect with curious scientific minds.
#Biology #Zoology
Enjoy ten science jokes at 500ways.com/science-jokes ( #science, #scientist, #biology, #chemistry, #physics, #research, #scientific, #scientificResearch, #university, #physicalScience, #zoology, #geology)
November 1, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Enjoy ten science jokes at 500ways.com/science-jokes ( #science, #scientist, #biology, #chemistry, #physics, #research, #scientific, #scientificResearch, #university, #physicalScience, #zoology, #geology)
Zoology dragon been around again?
October 28, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Zoology dragon been around again?
We are delighted to announce that this year's President's Lecture will be given by Dr Aelys M. Humphreys, University of Stockholm, on plant 'polytolerance' to stressors.
After some zoology-heavy years, we're back to botany!
Join us online NOV 19 AT 3PM GMT+0
REGISTER: tinyurl.com/4tycz6v9
After some zoology-heavy years, we're back to botany!
Join us online NOV 19 AT 3PM GMT+0
REGISTER: tinyurl.com/4tycz6v9
November 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM
We are delighted to announce that this year's President's Lecture will be given by Dr Aelys M. Humphreys, University of Stockholm, on plant 'polytolerance' to stressors.
After some zoology-heavy years, we're back to botany!
Join us online NOV 19 AT 3PM GMT+0
REGISTER: tinyurl.com/4tycz6v9
After some zoology-heavy years, we're back to botany!
Join us online NOV 19 AT 3PM GMT+0
REGISTER: tinyurl.com/4tycz6v9
Fascinating
Black Mamba Snake in Living Zoology
ALT: Black Mamba Snake in Living Zoology
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October 28, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Fascinating
Unsere Passauer Forschungsgruppe Computational Historical Ecology sucht Verstärkung. Promotionsmöglichkeit!
www.uni-passau.de/fileadmin/do...
#digitalhumanities #historicalecology #history #forest #zoology
www.uni-passau.de/fileadmin/do...
#digitalhumanities #historicalecology #history #forest #zoology
www.uni-passau.de
October 29, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Unsere Passauer Forschungsgruppe Computational Historical Ecology sucht Verstärkung. Promotionsmöglichkeit!
www.uni-passau.de/fileadmin/do...
#digitalhumanities #historicalecology #history #forest #zoology
www.uni-passau.de/fileadmin/do...
#digitalhumanities #historicalecology #history #forest #zoology
Longer thoughts on these issues are covered here at Tetrapod Zoology ... tetzoo.com/blog/2026/3/...
Speculative Zoology’s 21st Century Redemption at the High Table: the 2025 Edition of Dougal Dixon’s The New Dinosaurs — Tetrapod Zoology
Last year saw the appearance of a long-awaited second edition of Dougal Dixon’s The New Dinosaurs …
tetzoo.com
October 27, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Longer thoughts on these issues are covered here at Tetrapod Zoology ... tetzoo.com/blog/2026/3/...
Whether through botany, zoology, space, chemistry, or physics, please remember nature. The universe simply exists as it is, with no regard for humanity. Feeling this even a little shows defense isn't about the number of missiles. To protect, we need solidarity and cooperation. 🌿🌌🤝
『植物たちの戦争』
日本植物病理学会 編著 （講談社）
（執筆：一瀬勇規、大島研郎、久保康之、高野義孝、竹本大吾、柘植尚志、中屋敷均、増田税、吉田健太郎）
#青空読書部 #読了 #ブルーバックス
#booksky #FinishedReading
日本植物病理学会 編著 （講談社）
（執筆：一瀬勇規、大島研郎、久保康之、高野義孝、竹本大吾、柘植尚志、中屋敷均、増田税、吉田健太郎）
#青空読書部 #読了 #ブルーバックス
#booksky #FinishedReading
November 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Whether through botany, zoology, space, chemistry, or physics, please remember nature. The universe simply exists as it is, with no regard for humanity. Feeling this even a little shows defense isn't about the number of missiles. To protect, we need solidarity and cooperation. 🌿🌌🤝
Sharing this with university marine biology or zoology departments could be a great way to reach enthusiastic early-career folks looking to build their CV!
October 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Sharing this with university marine biology or zoology departments could be a great way to reach enthusiastic early-career folks looking to build their CV!
If you're of a certain age, you'll have first learnt about #monsters thanks to a fantastic set of kids #books published by Usborne, the best of which is USBORNE'S ALL ABOUT MONSTERS. A nostalgic look back .... tetzoo.com/blog/2019/4/... #Halloween
Usborne’s All About Monsters — Tetrapod Zoology
I’ve written before about books that influenced me a great deal, and today I want to talk about a book that I remember very fondly from childhood…
tetzoo.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:25 PM
If you're of a certain age, you'll have first learnt about #monsters thanks to a fantastic set of kids #books published by Usborne, the best of which is USBORNE'S ALL ABOUT MONSTERS. A nostalgic look back .... tetzoo.com/blog/2019/4/... #Halloween
Zoology (12th Edition) https://univlib.com/product/zoology-12th-edition-pdf/ #EBooks #Education #Health #NonFiction #Others
October 31, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Zoology (12th Edition) https://univlib.com/product/zoology-12th-edition-pdf/ #EBooks #Education #Health #NonFiction #Others
FINALLY -- people in the USA claim to be seeing a bipedal, dog-headed humanoid... DOGMAN!! There are creepy stories, eyewitness sketches and even bits of film. A fascinating bit of evolving folklore... tetzoo.com/blog/2024/7/... #monsters #Halloween #cryptozoology
Werewolves in America; the Tale of Dogman — Tetrapod Zoology
As remarkable as it might sound, we’re presently in the midst of a ‘modern werewolf’ craze…
tetzoo.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:40 PM
FINALLY -- people in the USA claim to be seeing a bipedal, dog-headed humanoid... DOGMAN!! There are creepy stories, eyewitness sketches and even bits of film. A fascinating bit of evolving folklore... tetzoo.com/blog/2024/7/... #monsters #Halloween #cryptozoology
We’re excited for #Halloween 👻Wishing you a spooky day filled with tricks and treats and visits to the museum.
Thanks to Dr. Brenna Frasier, Senior Curator Zoology, for these posts. 🎃 museum.novascotia.ca/whats-on
Thanks to Dr. Brenna Frasier, Senior Curator Zoology, for these posts. 🎃 museum.novascotia.ca/whats-on
What's On
Exhibitions, events, experiences, tours, talks
museum.novascotia.ca
October 30, 2026 at 5:14 PM
We’re excited for #Halloween 👻Wishing you a spooky day filled with tricks and treats and visits to the museum.
Thanks to Dr. Brenna Frasier, Senior Curator Zoology, for these posts. 🎃 museum.novascotia.ca/whats-on
Thanks to Dr. Brenna Frasier, Senior Curator Zoology, for these posts. 🎃 museum.novascotia.ca/whats-on
🦇🩸⚰️ Happy Halloween! 🧛🩸🦇
Same-sex sexual behaviours in bats were first documented in 1895! This more recent study records such behaviours in 22 species: www.italian-journal-of-mammalogy.it/Same-sex-sex....
#Halloween #Halloween2026 #bats #histsci #queerhistory #science #nature 🌈🗃️
Same-sex sexual behaviours in bats were first documented in 1895! This more recent study records such behaviours in 22 species: www.italian-journal-of-mammalogy.it/Same-sex-sex....
#Halloween #Halloween2026 #bats #histsci #queerhistory #science #nature 🌈🗃️
October 31, 2026 at 11:19 AM
🦇🩸⚰️ Happy Halloween! 🧛🩸🦇
Same-sex sexual behaviours in bats were first documented in 1895! This more recent study records such behaviours in 22 species: www.italian-journal-of-mammalogy.it/Same-sex-sex....
#Halloween #Halloween2026 #bats #histsci #queerhistory #science #nature 🌈🗃️
Same-sex sexual behaviours in bats were first documented in 1895! This more recent study records such behaviours in 22 species: www.italian-journal-of-mammalogy.it/Same-sex-sex....
#Halloween #Halloween2026 #bats #histsci #queerhistory #science #nature 🌈🗃️
University of Leeds (@universityofleeds.bsky.social) is hiring:
Lecturer in Zoology or Animal Science
#lecturer #biology #zoology
Lecturer in Zoology or Animal Science
#lecturer #biology #zoology
October 31, 2026 at 12:40 AM
University of Leeds (@universityofleeds.bsky.social) is hiring:
Lecturer in Zoology or Animal Science
#lecturer #biology #zoology
Lecturer in Zoology or Animal Science
#lecturer #biology #zoology
I recorded this Common Snapping #Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) as I thought it might show interest in eating that #Pumpkinseed, as they are known to be good scavengers.
Clearly this was not the case this time.
#photography #nature #wildlife #zoology #animals #reptiles #herps 🐢
Clearly this was not the case this time.
#photography #nature #wildlife #zoology #animals #reptiles #herps 🐢
October 31, 2026 at 1:22 PM
I recorded this Common Snapping #Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) as I thought it might show interest in eating that #Pumpkinseed, as they are known to be good scavengers.
Clearly this was not the case this time.
#photography #nature #wildlife #zoology #animals #reptiles #herps 🐢
Clearly this was not the case this time.
#photography #nature #wildlife #zoology #animals #reptiles #herps 🐢