Thomas Vattakaven

Microbiologist by training, nature lover by passion, deeply interested in biodiversity, ecology and its documentation.

[Thomas Vattakaven @thom_vee]

@SwiggyInstamart delivers muffins full of fungus and wants a return of these muffins to facilitate a refund. Are you trying to get rid of evidence??!! #badcustomerservice

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Join us today in a presentation on IBP, Citizen Science and Coexistence at Infosys Science Foundation, Bangalore at 6PM https://t.co/KLThM6VB8w

[India Biodiversity Portal @inbiodiversity]

The Wandering Glider- Pantala flavescence has been the top observed dragonfly for several weeks now in the Dragonfly Festival. See how the top species has changed over the past weeks. Upload your dragonfly observations to participate and win prizes - https://t.co/JDHh7DutET

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Kerala Bioblitz crosses 10,000 observations! The Kerala Bioblitz is an event on IBP involving over 60 colleges across Kerala documenting local biodiversity to create a biodiversity inventory register around their collegesSome stats from the initiative. https://t.co/dFHUOqxnEq

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The Dragonfly Festival 2020 has been on for more than a month. We have reached almost a 1000 observations of more than 100 species. Announcing competitions and prizes for top contributors backdated from October 1st onward. Participate at https://t.co/WmkR8Xf61V

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Large numbers of Pantala flavescens observations are being reported this month during the Dragonfly festival, coinciding with the migration pattern of this species. Upload your own observations to help map its distribution and migration. https://t.co/WmkR8Xf61V

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Another example of how your observation uploads contribute towards scientific research and knowledge. This study used observations to understand food habits of the Green Vine Snake. Contribute to Citizen Science through IBP - https://t.co/jQpHi4IFDK
https://t.co/a6ZkiOZgsA

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Barely 100 records of the Globe Skimmer (Pantala flavescens) on IBP. Yet it seems to reveal some patterns of migration.
Would these patterns hold true if we had much more data? We could uncover the real story with your observations.- Contribute at https://t.co/JDHh7DutET

[India Biodiversity Portal @inbiodiversity]

From over 200 records uploaded on IBP, this is what we know about the distribution of the Pied Paddy Skimmer dragonfly. Can you help fill in the obvious data gaps by uploading observations of it from your locality? https://t.co/JDHh7DutET

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From data uploaded by students participating in the Kerala Bioblitz these are the most frequently reported dragonflies of Kerala. How does it look in your state? Participate and upload observations of dragonflies to Dragonfly Festival 2020 to find out. https://t.co/JDHh7DutET

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An amazing find of a Gastropod fossil from Makuikong River, Manipur by Phalee Biodiversity Management Committee
https://t.co/jG6GSD8yD7

[India Biodiversity Portal @inbiodiversity]

Dragonfly Festival 2020 on IBP starts today, jointly organized by WWF India, BNHS and Indian Dragonfly Society. Join in and upload your observations of dragonflies to help aggregate data on dragonflies and be eligible for prizes. https://t.co/JDHh7DutET

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Thanks to your phenomenal participation during Big Butterfly Month 2020, we have had over 8700 observations with over 225 contributors and 516 species! We will announce results shortly. It is crucial that you continue uploading on IBP to fill in data gaps. https://t.co/vFy5ZiNIuk

[India Biodiversity Portal @inbiodiversity]

Although participation in the Big Butterfly Month was slow to start, we have now crossed 5000 observations contributed by 195 users and covering over 400 species. BBM competitions continue till 30th. Upload now: https://t.co/jV56UT6Jyx

[India Biodiversity Portal @inbiodiversity]

To clarify, Big Butterfly month competitions for will continue till the end of this month. Here are the leading contributors so far. More than 50 records win certificates. 100 records win certificates and assured prizes. Upload now. https://t.co/L3n8v4eTSC

[India Biodiversity Portal @inbiodiversity]

A clear winner is emerging for the most observed and reported butterfly on IBP during this Big Butterfly month. Is it any different in your locality? Upload your observations at https://t.co/L3n8v4eTSC to help figure this out. #BBM2020 #citizenScience #India

[Thomas Vattakaven @thom_vee]

@venadavenu Any chance you worried be interested in collaborating with @inbiodiversity to do this! Images can be uploaded as observations and help build biodiversity data.https://t.co/8RXOlZqHhd

[India Biodiversity Portal @inbiodiversity]

The race is on for top contributor during this Big Butterfly Month on IBP. Over 50 records win certificates; over 100 and leaders win special prizes. Join in and upload now for a chance to win. https://t.co/L3n8v4eTSC #CitizenScience

[India Biodiversity Portal @inbiodiversity]

Which species of butterfly is the most commonly reported on IBP? Early results from the Big Butterfly month places the Common Mormon in the lead, followed by Common Emigrant and Grass Yellow...upload your records to see if it will change what is reported - https://t.co/8QWENHyJdR

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Announcing prizes to be won for top contributors during the Big Butterfly Month India 2020. Every contributor with more than 50 submissions win certificates of Participation. More than 100 records win a custom designed biodiversity coaster set. https://t.co/1QWjzp46Ra