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Darren Croft

@darrencroft.bsky.social

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Social Evolution, Life History Evolution, Conservation, Killer Whales. Prof of Behavioural Ecology at the University of Exeter https://experts.exeter.ac.uk/436-darren-croft - Executive Director of the Center for Whale Research https://www.whaleresearch.com .. more

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 17d

We are hiring - PDRA position exploring how information access shapes social dynamics in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT336/p...

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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 14d

Fancy working with killer whales?

We have two exciting opportunities to support the work of Professor @darrencroft.bsky.social and team.

👉 Graduate Research Assistant - lnkd.in/egy9Knka
👉 Postdoctoral Research Associate - lnkd.in/eXyP7fZ4

Deadlines 22nd/19th Oct.

🦑🦤🌍🌊🐬🌐

text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines the graduate research assistant position, which is part time (14 hours), fixed term until 0ct 2028, based at the university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york

text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines postdoctoral research associate position, which is full-time fixed term until 31st oct 2028, starting salary £34.6k, location is university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 16d

We are hiring (Post number 2) - join us as a graduate research assistant to support killer whale research. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct.

jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · 17d

@exetermarine.bsky.social

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Sam Ellis @samellisq.bsky.social · Jun 6

Very excited to see our paper using historical data to infer toothed whale lifespans published this week in the Biological Journal of the Linnaean Society (@biojlinnsoc.bsky.social)

doi.org/10.1093/biol...

w. @darrencroft.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social @mialybkaer.bsky.social, Dan Franks

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · May 12

Looking forward to reading this latest paper from Dan Franks and team - Ecology needs a causal overhaul onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Apr 6

Exciting opportunities to join us at the university of Exeter as an MSc student

andydhigginson.bsky.social @andydhigginson.bsky.social · Apr 4

Applications are open to the best #MSc training for a career in #AnimalBehaviour! Highly suitable for anyone with a BSc in Biology or Psychology, but we are skilled at converting people with social, veterinary and agricultural BSc's to a exciting career. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgr...

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andydhigginson.bsky.social @andydhigginson.bsky.social · Apr 4

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Maria Wimber @marwimber.bsky.social · Mar 31

We’re recruiting for 5 faculty positions in cognitive neuroscience, psychology & animal neuroscience!
Exciting science going on @UofG, Glasgow is an amazing and green city with the friendliest people, and you’ll have the stunning highlands on your doorstep!
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Professor, Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Lecturer posts - Glasgow City (GB) job with University of Glasgow | 12838283

University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences School of Psychology & Neuroscience Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psy...

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Mar 26

@exetermarine.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social

Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Mar 26

The cover image is provided by @whaleresearch.bsky.social and features J-pod swimming off the west side of San Juan Island (WA, USA) - a special thanks to @drwhale.bsky.social (CWR Research Director and chapter author) for capturing the original video from which this still was taken.

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Mar 26

🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies

Really enjoyed working on this project with a fantastic editorial team @andrewfoote.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social

Preorder available now shorturl.at/Y58at out Jan2026

#whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour

The Evolution of Cetacean Societies

From leading cetacean biologists, an up-to-date, comprehensive collection exploring advancements in our understanding of cetacean ecology, behavior, and societies. Cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and po...

press.uchicago.edu

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Mar 26

The cover image is provided by @whaleresearch.bsky.social and features J-pod swimming off the west side of San Juan Island (WA, USA) - a special thanks to @drwhale.bsky.social
(CWR Research Director and chapter author) for capturing the original video from which this still was taken.

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Ellen Garland @ellengarland.bsky.social · Mar 26

🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies

Edited by @darrencroft.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social and myself

Preorder available now
press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

#whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour

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Stephanie L King @stephanielking.bsky.social · Mar 26

🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies

Edited by @darrencroft.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social and myself

Preorder available now
press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

#whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour

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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · Mar 18

A new film called Counting Orca celebrates the life of Ken Balcomb - who spent decades studying the endangered "southern resident" killer whales

It features @darrencroft.bsky.social & the premiere is next month - more details here 👉 nhmu.utah.edu/events/count...

Watch the trailer below 👇

Counting Orca | Trailer

YouTube video by Lakeshore Drive Productions

www.youtube.com

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University of Bristol Biological Sciences @bristolbiosci.bsky.social · Dec 17

We want you to work with us!

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences:

bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

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Hosken Lab Cornwall @evol-lab-ex.bsky.social · Dec 17

Postdoc @ evol-lab. A Leverhulme funded 3-year postdoc studying body shape evolution (through a sexual conflict lens) on Exeter's Penryn (UK) campus. Starts April 2025. Contact David Hosken @ U of Exeter for detail.

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Natalie Hempel @nataliehempel.bsky.social · Dec 7

And the secnd one closing 11 December midnight:
7. Investigating the mechanistic interactions between senses, nutrition, and view-based navigation that underlie the foraging choices of social and solitary bees. With a CASE partner& @seanrands.bsky.social. To apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk

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Rebecca Sear @rebeccasear.bsky.social · Dec 7

New book out on ‘The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity’ www.cambridge.org/core/books/b...

The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity

Cambridge Core - Biological Anthropology and Primatology - The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity

www.cambridge.org

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Sam Ellis @samellisq.bsky.social · Dec 6

+ two more with the BBSRC SW Bio

6. Using experients in wild rabbits to understand how and why social behaviour changes with age. Deadline: 11th Dec. More info & how to apply here: bpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.bristo...

bpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Dec 5

5 exciting PhD opportunities to join the Center for Research in Animal Behaviour at the University of Exeter in Sept 2025. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/gro...

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Dec 5

5. How does gamebird release and management affect the population stability and recovery of UK bird species , NERC GW4+ DTP PhD with @pec-exeter.bsky.social www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Dec 5

4. Developing Behavioural indicators for Conservation Management in Killer Whales, NERC GW4+ DTP PhD with me. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Dec 5

3. Cognitive ecology in the wild: investigating behavioural variation in a free-roaming mesocarnivore, NERC GW4+ DTP with Safi Darden experts.exeter.ac.uk/3352-safi-da... www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Dec 5

2. Understanding the link between diversity in bee behaviour and pollination services in natural habitats, NERC GW4+ DTP with @nataliehempel.bsky.social www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Dec 5

1. Testing if the microclimate in a hurricane-degraded environment shapes social behaviour, NERC GW4+ DTP with @ljnbrent.bsky.social www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

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Natalie Hempel @nataliehempel.bsky.social · Dec 3

Pls RT: Interested in doing a PhD on the behaviour of #bees & other animals at CRAB Uni Exeter and Bristol Uni? Check out SWBio swbio.ac.uk www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/pr... (apply by 11.12.) & NERC GW4 www.nercgw4plus.ac.uk/projects-202... @seanrands.bsky.social @bethbees.bsky.social apply by 13.01.

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Darren Croft @darrencroft.bsky.social · Dec 1

Earlier this summer I had the honor to be invited to share my journey into science on @bbcradio4.bsky.social - I talk openly about my dyslexia - at school it crippled my education - as a scientist it’s a superpower that allows me to see the world in a unique way www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - The Life Scientific, Darren Croft on killer whale matriarchs and the menopause

Killer whale matriarchs, their dependent sons and the evolution of the menopause

www.bbc.co.uk

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