preppy biologist

22. naturalist and environmental educator. general science nerd. lover of tea, sweaters, books, baking, and wine.

[vbasement]

Quote from E. O. Wilson, an American biologist, researcher (sociobiology, biodiversity, island biogeography), theorist (consilience, biophilia), naturalist (conservationist) and author.

[zooophagous]

Something for the “what is x bug good for anyway?” People to consider

[bikewatch-deactivated20200124]

Ecologist here with some clarifications (sorry, E.O.):

1. “Equilibrium” doesn’t exist! Change is the only constant! Ten thousand years ago climate and organisms were totally different! Chances are very high that it’s impossible to recreate the past even if humans disappeared!

2. If insects vanished, a lot of plants and animals would go extinct yes - but “collapse” depends on your perspective (e.g. plants and animals that could adapt would be like “sweet all my competitors are dead”). Certainly from a human perspective it would be catastrophic though so I’m not saying don’t protect the insects - please do!

[preppybiologist]

Very true @bikewatch! Honestly, I’m always torn on sharing not-entirely-factual statements that make an impactful and useful point (like this one).

[humoristics]

The thing with statistics - via

[angremlin-deactivated20250312]

Numbers don’t lie but people can sure as fuck pick and choose the numbers they give you and phrase things to make them sound like they mean things they don’t

[agentumbls]

learn fucking stats or at least how they can hurt

[karethdreams]

As a wise man once said: There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.

[katistrophe]

@biologyweeps, relevant to your interests?

[biologyweeps]

Extremely relevant, yes, and the reason why proper statistical treatment of numbers is so damn important. 

[vbasement]

Quote from E. O. Wilson, an American biologist, researcher (sociobiology, biodiversity, island biogeography), theorist (consilience, biophilia), naturalist (conservationist) and author.

[zooophagous]

Something for the “what is x bug good for anyway?” People to consider

[adventuringvegan-deactivated201]

Cute date idea: take me to every National Park

[lsleofskye]

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[cruvcio]

The Houses As Literary Quotes  (click to enlarge ⚡  info)

[preppybiologist]

me: *owns hundreds of books*

also me: i have no idea what to read

[micdotcom]

Homeless man interviewed by ‘ITV News’ recounts story of bravery during Manchester attack

[wilwheaton]

Look for the helpers.

[rembrandtswife]

#please tell me someone is gonna help this guy and the other homeless people who were so selfless#manchester bombing 

^^^this

[fluffmugger]

Share the shit out of this. Share the ever-loving shit out of this.  The UK is facing a vote with a party that has been very vocal about fucking over the homeless.  Remind them why this policy is trash.    Raise a huge swell of sympathy.  Make it political suicide to go ahead with their plans.  

[preppybiologist]

loads of blueberry bushes at this morning's first point count site

[preppybiologist]

Lots of people think cabbage whites (Pieris rapae) are moths and won't give them a second look. But they're actually quite beautiful butterflies! I found this little one on the ground in the garden this afternoon, tattered and very wet. After a minute or two of thinking I was carrying a dead butterfly (to keep the puppy from eating it!), I became very aware that this cutie was alive! We walked together for a little while until I found a nice sheltered spot for her to hopefully dry off a bit. Swipe for a better look at that amazing eye! ➡➡

[preppybiologist]

This is why scientists are marching. This is why we need the EPA. This is why conservation is important. This is why we need science-based policy. This is why we need good science education and outreach programs. This is [one of many reasons] why people are scared. Take a stand for our planet this Earth Day and change something in your life - buy a reusable bottle, start recycling, try composting, organize a park cleanup, start volunteering, get in touch with your representatives and tell them the environment should be a priority... We can all make a difference, even tiny steps add up! (at Planet Earth)

[preppybiologist]

speedwells make me smile

[preppybiologist]

"Like wildflowers; You must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would." - EV

[preppybiologist]

pure magic

[preppybiologist]

We got a puppy!!!

[preppybiologist]

Are you participating in @audubonsociety's Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend? The #GBBC helps scientists learn more about bird populations through #citizenscience, and it's super-easy to participate! Wherever you are this weekend, keep track of the different birds you see for as little as 15 minutes, and submit your observations online or through #eBird. I did two 15 minute blocks today and I'm going to try to keep that up all weekend, but even 15 minutes one day provides useful data! I mostly saw house sparrows and European starlings, but I also spotted a few white-breasted nuthatches, a red-bellied woodpecker and a brown creeper. Who knows what you might see!

[markscherz]

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A scientific parody of Do you wanna build a snowman? from Disney’s Frozen. Lyrics by hyacynthus and myself. Vocals by me. A music video may be forthcoming.

[markscherz]

Bringing this back in honour of Darwin’s birthday.