New paper! We show that island #TigerSnakes that feast on seabirds have larger gape because of greater #PhenotypicPlasticity (cf mainland snakes), with jaw bones being especially plastic
Journal article (paywall): https://t.co/3C2XN4TFah
Free PDF: https://t.co/ezSvoCUoBB
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Our new paper showing that visualizing marine consequences of plastics reduces plastic waste. Connecting downstream consequences on the ecosystem to disposal actions is a new behavioral solution to plastic pollution! https://t.co/tW6xyZp52b with Yu Luo, @SabinePahl @OceanWise
Congratulations to @MagnusCarlsen on winning his 5th World Championship match and further cementing his legacy as arguably the greatest player in chess history!
Nice writeup by @Laelaps of our recent study of snake fangs led by Alessandro Palci.
The Surprising Secret of Snakes' Venomous Bites https://t.co/o1mnIgcTO9 via @sciam
@_erikaroper Our theory is that shingleback lizards secretly crave human company and lie on roads so we're forced to interact with them, but then they deny everything and act grumpy about it...
It’s no longer safe walking to the lizard enclosures! I really feel like I’m being targeted. Back to back duck attacks!When u get assaulted by an animal who do u report that to? Twitter, I guess. #angryduck#AustralianWoodDuck @MQBiology
The Quantitative Morphology Group celebrates four excellent Honours Theses submitted today 🥳 congratulations to @Ammresh1@AmyLGreen5 Tamika and Ellen for being superstars 🤩
Join us for our first Palaeo Paint and Sip night. Enjoy a few drinks while creating your very own palaeo-art masterpiece.
Spots are limited! Booking information in next tweet
We hope to see you there!
CALLING ALL PALAEOARTISTS! We're currently on the hunt for a number of palaeoartists to participate in a series of upcoming events we will be hosting. If you are interested, or know anyone who might be, please send us a message & we'll provide some more info
Southern Bentwing Bats in Bat Cave at #NaracoorteCaves. IR camera technology allows us to view bats without disturbing them. Video courtesy of National Parks SA @SAEnvirWater. First section shows the bat cluster and second shows bats getting ready to fly out. Spot the albino 🦇
Were back!! Our first event in 2021 is our earth sciences meet and greet, paired up with AUGS. While its mainly targeted for first years, current members are also encouraged to come along to renew your memberships, enjoy some pizza and socialize! Details attached below
#Feralcats threaten the survival of over 100 native species but according to research from the Rangelands of #WesternAustralia, the presence of dingoes and wild dogs does little to disrupt their killing sprees.
Learn more 👉 https://t.co/7oazoJXX6v
Image: Darren Marshall