alexa macpherson 🐾

MSc student studying habitat fragmentation & mortality of #pumas in Alberta @ualberta |@TrentAlumni & @FlemingCollege grad 🌿| #SciCom #WomeninSTEM

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

Four #mountainlion kittens collared today with expandable collars. Two males and two females, approximately 5 weeks old. Look at the size of the paws on this little male!

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

Found this spotted salamander the other day and was lucky to get a few shots of him. Did you know spotted salamanders can live up to 30 YEARS in the wild?!

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

Just because we are stuck inside doesn’t mean that we can’t appreciate what we have in our own back yards!
Check out these shots I took this morning of an Eastern Chipmunk, chickadee and northern cardinal.

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

A Sand County Almanac is still one of my favourite books. I first read his book in the beginning of my undergrad. The chapter “Thinking like a mountain” helped me determine that I wanted to pursue wildlife ecology.

[Dr. Jeff Bowman @jeffcbowman]

Today is the 72nd anniversary of Aldo Leopold's death. He died while fighting a wildfire on his neighbour's property. A giant in wildlife conservation. https://t.co/vSIgimEOb8

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

@erin_andhercats @PolarBrooke @AMBohart @AEDerocher @MarkMalloryLab @jenni_pro @NinaDehnhard @Katta_Ludynia @rbsherley @ShannonLHampton @KateWatermeyer @laurablamey @DrJessMT @GrettaPecl @RKolzenburg @HelmerLuke @marine_conserve @DrAlexFord @BeckyBeckymilne @sonjabrubacher @LMalloy @fiona_gabbert @jennerator3 @coral_dando @AngelaD_Evans @AminaMemon1 @rachelz @RabbitSnore @lorraine_hope @sarahmarley86 @IMS_Marc @FedRaga @DrTrevorWillis @BigWaveTV @uopskipper @ReserveSeafood @JPrestonDiggles @ZNHolbrook @monicafabra3 @MountainCD @LauraAMichie @AHall_Marine @sahamahasweta @marcatoacc @NasherK @i_vanputten 5 jobs on my way to being a scientist:
1) Greenhouse worker
2) Food industry (Cineplex, Tim Horton’s, Pita Pitt, Julio’s Barrio)
3) Trees & Shrubs ID tutor
4) Resource management tech
5) Stewardship Youth Ranger Team Lead

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[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

Everyone meet Rosie! 🌸 This sweetie is a four month old husky pup. She has had a tough start to life, but everyday she is opening up and getting more comfortable.

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

@AMBohart Wow!! I had no idea this existed. I am so going to utilize this!

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

@AesWildlife @Hmboone This is great! Thanks for sharing!

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

Most research shows that increasing #cougar hunting actually increases human wildlife conflict.

Less adult males means more young individuals navigating the landscape.

Like the familiar human teenager, young cougars can also be trouble makers. https://t.co/VeslbZlSTr

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

@AliciaBrunner They sure are 😍

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

A CBC article on the current Alberta cougar project:
https://t.co/d9JCjY3E1u

[hibbary @hibbary]

Kitties have very diverse noses!

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

Wow I’m going to save so much time!

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

This is amazing! Tesla autobraking technology saves the life of a mountain lion.

[Felidae Conservation Fund @FelidaeFund]

Tesla may know the answer to reducing roadkill of mountain lions!

https://t.co/00ji8FYhmd
#pumasontheedge #felidaefund

[WWF Global Arctic Programme @WWF_Arctic]

.@AEDerocher explains why feeding a #Polarbear is not a solution. #WildlifeWednesday #wildlife

#polarbears are facing huge changes as sea ice disappears. The time for #ClimateAction is now. We still have a small window to limit warming 🌡️ to 1.5°C. #ClimateChange

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

I just submitted my application for the upcoming #CSCC20 conference on scientific communication to be held in Ottawa this spring. What a unique opportunity for grad students, and its FREE!

[Cylita Guy, PhD (she/her) @CylitaGuy]

PLS SHARE AND RT

🎉APPS FOR #CSCC20 ARE OPEN🎉

@ComSciConCAN is #Canada's national #scicomm conference for grad students and is FREE! We'll be in Ottawa May 26-28 with @CASC_ACCS

Encourage folks to apply - closes Jan 19 2020
https://t.co/AKLQxlAvec

#AcademicChatter #Phdchat

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

This is seriously the best thing ever 😂

[Michael Peers @MJLPeers]

Thought it was about time to once again share the most epic trail cam series... Dont you dare touch my carcass magpie!!!!
#CameraTrapTuesday #weasel #cameratrap

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

@NP_Boucher Oh my lanta this is the best news! If you’re willing to part with one I would love one 😃

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

My completed #mountainlion skull cleaned by yours truly. My family may think I’m a crazy person in the making, but I can’t help but add to my skull collection! Check out the size of the canines in the last photo 😱

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

Boomer’s first trip to the mountains was a success! He LOVES hiking that’s for sure. There’s no stopping this three legged boy 🐾❤️ #tripawd #rescuedog

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

Can’t wait to get back out this field season and track Alberta #mountainlions . Upon finding a fresh track, we “box it in” & then release the dogs on the scent. Then we pray the dogs put the cat up a tree. From there we can immobilize the cat, collar & sample the individual 🧬💉

[alexa macpherson 🐾 @MacphersonAlexa]

@NP_Boucher Well if you get your hands on a moose skull I’ll be jealous too!