Fiona Fisken

Scientific Editor with a love of the natural world

[Fiona Fisken @NanoFife]

@HandbookWidows A useful thing said to me was ‘Death of a spouse is like barbed wire wrapped around a tree trunk. The tree grows, the barbed wire cuts into the bark and is eventually embedded in the tree. Although you cannot see it … the barbed wire is always there.’

[Fiona Fisken @NanoFife]

@tomrosenthal @j_amesmarriott Excellent — we cannot wait

[ZSL Library @ZSLLibrary]

Today it is the anniversary of Ann beginning to work @ZSLLibrary & #Archives, she began in 1992.🥳
This is Ann in the 1993 Annual report at Westminster Abbey next to a #statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, a founder of ZSL and our 1st President.

[ZSL Library @ZSLLibrary]

This lovely print of a hazel dormouse is captioned "The Muscardin dormouse. Mus avellanarius. Lin. London. Published by G.B. Whittaker, Sep. 1825".
"Griffith" (the artist) is printed next to one of the dormice.
#dormouseday

[UllapoolBookshop @UllapoolB]

Just for you @ruskin147 spotted on the shelves at @UllapoolB are we the furthest north #bookshop on the mainland UK, selling #RuskinPark?

[Robert E Fuller @RobertEFuller]

Happy World Otter Day 🦦🌏
I'm celebrating with a painting of an otter staring right at you

👉https://t.co/NEzuUpyG2Y

[BBC Wildlife @WildlifeMag]

Read our guide on Mary Anning and the incredible discoveries she made but never received the full recognition she deserved.

https://t.co/m9FyGSXlUc

[BBC Wildlife @WildlifeMag]

The remains of the last known thylacine were thought to be forever lost ... until recently.

https://t.co/hLBoGXqkiI

[Fiona Fisken @NanoFife]

@JaneFallon @JaneCaseyAuthor @Beathhigh How about Peter May’s Lewis Trilogy @authorpetermay and AA Dhand

[Emma Reed @emmareedwrites]

I wrote this two years ago about births that happened fourteen years ago and beyond. We had consultants and midwives arguing in the delivery room. Often overlooked, is how traumatic it is for the partners present. #BirthTraumaInquiry

https://t.co/xk4kd6ZBOn

[The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni]

🐘🐠Trips to zoos and aquariums inspire people to be more eco-friendly!

New @sheffielduni research with @chesterzoo showed visits inform people about conservation, leading to actions like avoiding products that contain unsustainable palm oil 👇

https://t.co/DwJNZJtuTv

[ZSL Library @ZSLLibrary]

ZSL Library and Archives are welcoming #ZSLFellows tomorrow morning and Sunday morning 10am to 12 noon. We do hope you can come and see our newly refurbished Reading Room.
No need to book - just press the buzzer for access.

[ZSL Library @ZSLLibrary]

Some rather beautiful new cushions on our sofas - all feature images from our collections🐟🦎🦆🦜🐈
A comfy place to sit when looking at #books 📚
#ZSLLibrary and #Archives are open to all on Tues & Weds from 5th March.
Please email in advance of your visit [email protected]

[ZSL Library @ZSLLibrary]

Another #blog by another Visiting Scholar - @kempton_miles. Do you remember the ITV Programme 'Zoo Time'(1956-68) presented by Desmond Morris? Chimp 'Congo' was a popular animal on the show. More on Congo in this blog: https://t.co/6de5POpHJm Photo courtesy of Desmond Morris.

[Emma Reed @emmareedwrites]

Probably the first and last time I’ll have any kudos with my teens! What a blast hosting @RealDMitchell at @The_Garrick last night. If only this book made it onto the history syllabus! With thanks to the lovely team @WaterstonesLich

[Emma Reed @emmareedwrites]

Tis the season of unspeakable hot drinks and political mayhem (although that’s not seasonal), so put down your pumpkin spice latte 🤢 for a few minutes and try this word comfort blanket.

https://t.co/dtcZknQKiv

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Angela Harding, UK artist and printmaker #WomensArt
#September

[Mychael Barratt @MychaelBarratt]

Today is the last day of the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy. If you’re visiting, please have a look at my narrative map Made in London which is in Room 5.

@royalacademy #summerexhibition

[San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance @sandiegozoo]

Sometimes you just need a bear hug #HappyMothersDay