John Marton

Environmental scientist with a passion for wetland ecology.

[John Marton @palustrine]

This book is so good. It's heartwarming, funny, insightful, and genuine. It's simply lovely.

[Maggie Marton @maggiemarton]

While my dogs never helped me take down a buffalo or shepherd my flock as my ancestors’ dogs might have, we do rely on each other. Stories about me and my dogs bring the science behind canine cognition and our co-evolutionary history to life. #pitmad #A #NF

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

As is true for all Mammals, we nurture, care for, and protect our young. So I’m guessing that if we were Bears, ICE agents who separated children from their parents would have all been mauled by now.

[Natural Resources Conservation Service @USDA_NRCS]

Beecause we care. https://t.co/rer12JVyBB #pollinators #PollinatorWeek

[John Marton @palustrine]

@FiveSibesMom Thanks!

[John Marton @palustrine]

@Felissahadas That really makes their eyes pop!

[John Marton @palustrine]

Just a dog and his snood... #BlogPawsChat #ShamelessPlug #SorryNotSorry #ThatWouldLookGreatOnYourDog #IKnitSoYouDontHaveTo

[John Marton @palustrine]

@Felissahadas "Oh, this is embarrassing...."

[John Marton @palustrine]

The time change is hard on everyone, especially pets. It throws off their entire schedule! #BlogPawsChat #WhatDidIDoToDeserveThis #WhyWontYouLoveMe #YouLookAdorbsInYourHarness @maggiemarton

[John Marton @palustrine]

Not exactly pet-related, but... #BlogPawsChat

[John Marton @palustrine]

@Felissahadas @maggiemarton They're so wise....

[John Marton @palustrine]

I give her nothing but love, the finest food, the softest litter. I get nothing but ridicule and mockery #BlogPawsChat #DontTrustACat #WhyIsSheKnitting #WhoTaughtHer #SheHurtsMyFeelings @maggiemarton

[John Marton @palustrine]

Is it Ripley or Sauron? #BlogPawsChat #OneRingToRuleThemAll #ForFrodo #Boop

[John Marton @palustrine]

@maggiemarton : Let's get a new pet!
Me: Okay, but I get to pick what it is...
Maggie: That's fine! I love all animals, especially if they're cuddly!
#BlogPawsChat #ThrowbackAF #MoreThanADecade #DidYouGetThoseBootsAtAldo

[John Marton @palustrine]

The folks at the shelter had me pegged as soon as I walked in. They know a chinchilla lover when they see one... #BlogPawsChat

[John Marton @palustrine]

@Graffiti_Dog @BlogPaws @Chewy "Actual photo of a wild Edison stepping on a Lego"

[John Marton @palustrine]

Guess who's back.... back again.... #BlogPawsChat

[Maggie Marton @maggiemarton]

#FatTuesday: The one day each year my Twitter profile banner is relevant! :D

[NYT Science @NYTScience]

Male sea turtles are vanishing from the Great Barrier Reef, as warm temperatures overwhelmingly change the gender ratio of hatchlings to female, a new study shows. https://t.co/7zHOPClrnX

[John Marton @palustrine]

Two days in a row I've said, "No, we don't play with our vomit." #DadLife #Parenting #BabiesAreGross

[John Marton @palustrine]

@Graffiti_Dog I'll never do that... again... #BetterNotMakePromises #WhereAreTheUrinals #ItsCleanerInHere