Sean Heighton

Conservationist and Scientist using research to aid in conservation action
PostDoc Impacts of Offshore Windfarms
PhD Pangolins
Alumni @ZooEntUP, @EDB_lab
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[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

Our paper in #MBE on #Pangolin #Genomics has been published whereby we provide the genome assemblies of all 8 species, genome-wide insights into their evo, and a list of genes NB for tracing their trade. Plus some evidence of a possible 9th pango species

https://t.co/pISdur1cXx

[Oryx @OryxTheJournal]

‘It is a critical time for us to move pangolins beyond their tagline as the ‘most trafficked wild mammals globally’ to instead become symbols of effective, evidence-informed conservation.’

Read our November editorial by @PangolinSG members Shirley et al.➡️https://t.co/RxFjEU3fop

[IUCN PangolinSG @PangolinSG]

We’re hiring!
The Pangolin Specialist Group is looking for a Communications Assistant based mainly in Cameroon. Applications will be accepted until midnight on December 17th.
For more details and information on how to apply, visit this link: https://t.co/A4WAPlgg7t

[Nature Africa @natAfrica1]

🧬 Researchers produced a comprehensive set of genomic resources for all eight pangolin species. They also produced new draft genomes for four additional species.

Read more: 👇🏻
https://t.co/8gFyhMqmue

#NatureAfrica

@MolBioEvol @OfficialSMBE @WildScienceSean

[Michelle Greve @UPEcology]

The University of Pretoria is offering postdoctoral bursaries for next year. If you are interested in sub-Antarctic, savanna or grassland ecology, I have some exciting potential projects to work on. Please be in touch. https://t.co/pKq3l7nAZa

[SAJournalofScience @SAJS_Official]

‘@KellyMarnewick @JanBuffel et al. argue that taking southern African cheetahs to India threatens cheetah conservation in Africa, does not use best science & compromises cheetah welfare. A globally coordinated, science-based approach is needed. https://t.co/MOuOWxu8Ao @UPWildlife

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

@LeaStracq @sgpenny @BrightonEcology Congratulations!! 🎉🎊🍾

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

More evidence of the #disconnect between #research & practice. Not an easy one to solve without better funding models.

Publication and use of genetic tools in conservation management applications—A systematic review https://t.co/unxDES0RWS

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

Amazing work, and its really useful for management. Congrats Fire Team

[Timothy Kuiper @TimothyKuiper]

Using data from 11 reserves from 2017 to 2021, we analysed the cost & effectiveness of several rhino conservation interventions in the Greater Kruger (South Africa): from fences & cameras to dehorning & tracking dogs. 👇🏽Thread with high-level summary (/10)
https://t.co/G6QrFrtwXc

[Molecular Biology and Evolution @MolBioEvol]

New genomic resources for pangolins published today in MBE https://t.co/Cv9oNZauRC

[Molecular Biology and Evolution @MolBioEvol]

Be sure to check out the full article - Pangolin Genomes Offer Key Insights and Resources for the World’s Most Trafficked Wild Mammals https://t.co/cAqdYTQiLk @WildScienceSean @freddelsuc

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

Is there now a 9th #pangolin #species? Our paper in #PNAS sheds light on this. More work to be done to formally describe it, but we first have to find out where this mysterious species comes from!

https://t.co/vPzh9hekPW

https://t.co/fc3vzbXo4y

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

@Fleur_Viss @EDB_Lab @PangolinSG @freddelsuc Thank you @Fleur_Viss, you have to make sure you publish your pre-print on world lion day!

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

The timing of this pre-print being online is amazing.....on World Pangolin Day! We provide full genomes and necessary insights to aid in #pangolin #conservation

Take a read and stay tuned:
https://t.co/CVNwbonrKP

#WorldPangolinDay
#Science

@EDB_Lab @PangolinSG @freddelsuc

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

Very exciting project coming up for #pangolins, goodluck to #OperationPangolin and all those involved!

#WorldPangolinDay

[Dan Challender @DanChallender]

#OperationPangolin launches! It has the potential to transform pangolin conservation in parts of C Africa & Asia. More at: https://t.co/GFiJY6Zpc1 w. @projetmecistops @FIU @meredithgore @BDilkina, Al Davies, @ZSLconservation & @Parcs_Gabon. @ICCS_updates @IWTnet @OxfordBiology

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

The @PangolinSG always stepping it up for pangolin conservation. Well done all, its truly inspirational!

#WorldPangolinDay

[IUCN PangolinSG @PangolinSG]

Happy #WorldPangolinDay ! Today and everyday we #celebrate pangolins and the people working hard to conserve them. We're #hopeful for pangolins thanks to our Members' #collaboration, courage, and dedication!
Watch&share👉https://t.co/wsLPSTy1GO

[Andrea Fuller @AndreaFuller06]

Masters opportunity, for a South African student, on pangolin functional ecology in a dryland ecosystem. Please RT.

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

@Fleur_Viss @consgen22 @EDB_Lab Thank you @Fleur_Viss next time it will be you up there giving a talk, I look forward to it! :)

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

It was a privilege to present remotely at #ConsGen22 on #pangolin genomics and #conservation. Hopefully next time I can be there in-person.

@consgen22
@EDB_Lab
cc: Darren Pietersen

[Sean Heighton @WildScienceSean]

@RAKemal @sagitaninta Haha! No, thank goodness theres not another for now @RAKemal