Dr Blake Morton
@drblakemorton.bsky.social
University lecturer in animal & human psychology. Inspired by biodiversity & conservation. Head of the #BritishCarnivoreProject 🦊🦡🧠🧩🌍 Check out my group's latest research: https://www.blakemorton.co.uk/
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Dr Blake Morton | Animal Behaviourist
www.blakemorton.co.uk
Interested in the #biodiversity crisis and how it links to #animal and #human #psychology? Check out my research group's website for updates on our latest work! 🦊🦡🧠🧩🌍 Link here: www.blakemorton.co.uk
#BritishCarnivoreProject @uniofhull.bsky.social
#BritishCarnivoreProject @uniofhull.bsky.social
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How do we know our research results are REAL? We replicate them! Most folks agree but lament on how hard it is to publish these replications.
My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/
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My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/
academic.oup.com/beheco/artic...
Replication studies: a win-win for early-career training and behavioral ecology
Replicating previous research builds confidence that results are real and meaningful. But close replications are rare due to limitations in resources and d
academic.oup.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
How do we know our research results are REAL? We replicate them! Most folks agree but lament on how hard it is to publish these replications.
My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/
academic.oup.com/beheco/artic...
My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/
academic.oup.com/beheco/artic...
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From forests to reefs, biodiversity underpins the health & functioning of ecosystems, yet measuring biodiversity is not an easy task. Victoria's PhD research will compare different approaches & examine how they shape our interpretation of biodiversity trends. #IPBES12
www.york.ac.uk/anthropocene...
www.york.ac.uk/anthropocene...
Understanding the complexities of biodiversity change
From forests to coral reefs, biodiversity underpins the health and functioning of ecosystems worldwide.
www.york.ac.uk
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
From forests to reefs, biodiversity underpins the health & functioning of ecosystems, yet measuring biodiversity is not an easy task. Victoria's PhD research will compare different approaches & examine how they shape our interpretation of biodiversity trends. #IPBES12
www.york.ac.uk/anthropocene...
www.york.ac.uk/anthropocene...
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New paper out today on genetic connectivity of cougars in Utah🐈🧪🧬 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Genomic diversity of cougars across Utah: evidence for latitudinal differentiation in a continuous population - Conservation Genetics
Genetic data on wide-ranging wildlife species can inform population structure, management decisions, and landscape connectivity. The genetic structure of a population can change over time, alongside c...
link.springer.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
New paper out today on genetic connectivity of cougars in Utah🐈🧪🧬 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, life begins to stir 🌱 Today is #Imbolc, also known as Saint Brigid's Day - the #Gaelic festival marking the first signs of #spring and celebrating the return of light.
Have you noticed any signs of spring in your area? Share them below! 👇
Have you noticed any signs of spring in your area? Share them below! 👇
February 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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New blog post!!🚨
Michael Chimento gives an overview of the new R package STbayes, designed for creating, fitting and understanding Bayesian models of social transmission 🌍 🧪
Read the blog here 👇
Michael Chimento gives an overview of the new R package STbayes, designed for creating, fitting and understanding Bayesian models of social transmission 🌍 🧪
Read the blog here 👇
Studying social transmission using STbayes
Post provided by Michael Chimento. When studying animal culture, it’s important to establish whether novel behaviours or information have spread through social contact, or are rather innovated or p…
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January 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
New blog post!!🚨
Michael Chimento gives an overview of the new R package STbayes, designed for creating, fitting and understanding Bayesian models of social transmission 🌍 🧪
Read the blog here 👇
Michael Chimento gives an overview of the new R package STbayes, designed for creating, fitting and understanding Bayesian models of social transmission 🌍 🧪
Read the blog here 👇
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Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.
January 30, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.
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Amid the hype around prattling "AI" models, astonishing research into living minds gets overlooked. Wonderful piece by @yaseminsaplakoglu.bsky.social in @quantamagazine.bsky.social about bats navigating in a natural environment, decoding the sense of direction. www.quantamagazine.org/how-animals-...
How Animals Build a Sense of Direction | Quanta Magazine
Researchers documented the activity of neurons that shape directional navigation as bats explored a remote island off the coast of Tanzania.
www.quantamagazine.org
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Amid the hype around prattling "AI" models, astonishing research into living minds gets overlooked. Wonderful piece by @yaseminsaplakoglu.bsky.social in @quantamagazine.bsky.social about bats navigating in a natural environment, decoding the sense of direction. www.quantamagazine.org/how-animals-...
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On Friday 6th Feb our guest speaker will be Keith Kirby from @wythamwoods.bsky.social, speaking about finding the answer to tomorrow's ecological questions by looking into the past.
Don't forget to register to join online- or in-person followed by a drinks reception. bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
Don't forget to register to join online- or in-person followed by a drinks reception. bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
January 27, 2026 at 10:13 AM
On Friday 6th Feb our guest speaker will be Keith Kirby from @wythamwoods.bsky.social, speaking about finding the answer to tomorrow's ecological questions by looking into the past.
Don't forget to register to join online- or in-person followed by a drinks reception. bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
Don't forget to register to join online- or in-person followed by a drinks reception. bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
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A lot of deadlines this week! Abstract submission and conference travel grants for #ASABSpring2026 are due Feb 1, as are ASAB research grants and undergraduate scholarships! ✍️ 💰
Also #ECBB2026 symposia proposals are due Jan 31!
🏃 🏃🏻♀️ 🏃 🏃🏻♀️
Also #ECBB2026 symposia proposals are due Jan 31!
🏃 🏃🏻♀️ 🏃 🏃🏻♀️
ASAB
ASAB.org
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
A lot of deadlines this week! Abstract submission and conference travel grants for #ASABSpring2026 are due Feb 1, as are ASAB research grants and undergraduate scholarships! ✍️ 💰
Also #ECBB2026 symposia proposals are due Jan 31!
🏃 🏃🏻♀️ 🏃 🏃🏻♀️
Also #ECBB2026 symposia proposals are due Jan 31!
🏃 🏃🏻♀️ 🏃 🏃🏻♀️
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We’re still welcoming activity ideas for the Oxford Nature Festival (27th June). Submissions don’t need to be fully developed. We’ll begin reviewing and shaping ideas with participants in February, so early stage ideas are very much encouraged.
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/call-fo...
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/call-fo...
Call for activities for our inaugural Oxford Nature Festival
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk
January 26, 2026 at 2:03 PM
We’re still welcoming activity ideas for the Oxford Nature Festival (27th June). Submissions don’t need to be fully developed. We’ll begin reviewing and shaping ideas with participants in February, so early stage ideas are very much encouraged.
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/call-fo...
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/call-fo...
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Just like humans, many animal species have distinct cultures. From communication and social learning, animal culture shapes how they live and adapt. 🦍🐒🐳
Join an #IUCN introductory webinar and learn what animal culture is and how it can support biodiversity conservation and recovery.
Links below!
Join an #IUCN introductory webinar and learn what animal culture is and how it can support biodiversity conservation and recovery.
Links below!
January 22, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Just like humans, many animal species have distinct cultures. From communication and social learning, animal culture shapes how they live and adapt. 🦍🐒🐳
Join an #IUCN introductory webinar and learn what animal culture is and how it can support biodiversity conservation and recovery.
Links below!
Join an #IUCN introductory webinar and learn what animal culture is and how it can support biodiversity conservation and recovery.
Links below!
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Three days left to apply! We're #hiring for a Managing Lawyer.
A great opportunity for an experienced & passionate litigator to shape, manage & deliver climate & nature litigation projects. Closes 22 Jan.
https://bit.ly/4scwYOQ
#environmentjob #climatelitigation #litigationfornature
A great opportunity for an experienced & passionate litigator to shape, manage & deliver climate & nature litigation projects. Closes 22 Jan.
https://bit.ly/4scwYOQ
#environmentjob #climatelitigation #litigationfornature
January 19, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Three days left to apply! We're #hiring for a Managing Lawyer.
A great opportunity for an experienced & passionate litigator to shape, manage & deliver climate & nature litigation projects. Closes 22 Jan.
https://bit.ly/4scwYOQ
#environmentjob #climatelitigation #litigationfornature
A great opportunity for an experienced & passionate litigator to shape, manage & deliver climate & nature litigation projects. Closes 22 Jan.
https://bit.ly/4scwYOQ
#environmentjob #climatelitigation #litigationfornature
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The art of scientific storytelling: framing stories to get where you want to go
January 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The art of scientific storytelling: framing stories to get where you want to go
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Internships are now available with the Cornish Jackdaw Project! 🐦⬛
Duties will include assisting with nest monitoring, bird ringing, data entry, and the potential to help with ongoing research projects.
Duties will include assisting with nest monitoring, bird ringing, data entry, and the potential to help with ongoing research projects.
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Internships are now available with the Cornish Jackdaw Project! 🐦⬛
Duties will include assisting with nest monitoring, bird ringing, data entry, and the potential to help with ongoing research projects.
Duties will include assisting with nest monitoring, bird ringing, data entry, and the potential to help with ongoing research projects.
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🎁 Deeper sociological insight needed for behaviour change: A systematic review of Chinese ivory consumption
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/SIwUAAw
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/SIwUAAw
January 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🎁 Deeper sociological insight needed for behaviour change: A systematic review of Chinese ivory consumption
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/SIwUAAw
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/SIwUAAw
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PhD studentship available to work on insect cognition in my team via the CSC scheme (Chinese applicants only; deadline January 28). See here:
www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/postgra...
www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/postgra...
January 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM
PhD studentship available to work on insect cognition in my team via the CSC scheme (Chinese applicants only; deadline January 28). See here:
www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/postgra...
www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/postgra...
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An insightful and engaging conversation with @pbrakes.bsky.social on how and why to conserve animal cultures
To survive and flourish, many animal species rely on ecological knowledge. But this knowledge is not always spread across the group—it's often held by certain "keystone individuals."
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @pbrakes.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/the-value-of...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @pbrakes.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/the-value-of...
January 12, 2026 at 1:36 AM
An insightful and engaging conversation with @pbrakes.bsky.social on how and why to conserve animal cultures
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We are inviting communities across the Highlands and Moray to take part in discussions about the possible return of #lynx to northern #Scotland 🐆 This month, the Lynx to Scotland partnership is launching a wide-ranging #community and stakeholder discussion, with events planned across the region.
Lynx: communities in Highland and Moray invited to discuss reintroduction - Trees for Life
treesforlife.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:48 AM
We are inviting communities across the Highlands and Moray to take part in discussions about the possible return of #lynx to northern #Scotland 🐆 This month, the Lynx to Scotland partnership is launching a wide-ranging #community and stakeholder discussion, with events planned across the region.
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As a notorious hoarder of open tabs, here I go with #TabClosed2026. First up, a short paper showing foxes don't strongly avoid human activity when selecting den sites. We drew on it for a grant preproposal (unsuccessful) on fox welfare at our militarized border. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
As a notorious hoarder of open tabs, here I go with #TabClosed2026. First up, a short paper showing foxes don't strongly avoid human activity when selecting den sites. We drew on it for a grant preproposal (unsuccessful) on fox welfare at our militarized border. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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1 week left to apply for this PhD.
✅ Field surveys
✅ Cutting-edge modelling
✅ Collaboration with @ptes-org.bsky.social
🗓 Deadline: 5-1-26
#PhDOpportunity #Ecology #Conservation #CitizenScience #WildlifeMonitoring @prof-r-hill.bsky.social @ps-wildlife-res.bsky.social @chrissuthy.bsky.social
✅ Field surveys
✅ Cutting-edge modelling
✅ Collaboration with @ptes-org.bsky.social
🗓 Deadline: 5-1-26
#PhDOpportunity #Ecology #Conservation #CitizenScience #WildlifeMonitoring @prof-r-hill.bsky.social @ps-wildlife-res.bsky.social @chrissuthy.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
1 week left to apply for this PhD.
✅ Field surveys
✅ Cutting-edge modelling
✅ Collaboration with @ptes-org.bsky.social
🗓 Deadline: 5-1-26
#PhDOpportunity #Ecology #Conservation #CitizenScience #WildlifeMonitoring @prof-r-hill.bsky.social @ps-wildlife-res.bsky.social @chrissuthy.bsky.social
✅ Field surveys
✅ Cutting-edge modelling
✅ Collaboration with @ptes-org.bsky.social
🗓 Deadline: 5-1-26
#PhDOpportunity #Ecology #Conservation #CitizenScience #WildlifeMonitoring @prof-r-hill.bsky.social @ps-wildlife-res.bsky.social @chrissuthy.bsky.social
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WILD LONDON
BBC One 6.30pm on 1 Jan 2026 (UK)
After a life spent travelling the world Sir David Attenborough returns home to explore the Wildlife of London, other world TV regions TBC 🌎 #WildLondon #london #wildlife #nature #attenborough #davidattenborough #sirdavidattenborough #wild #bbc #BBCOne
BBC One 6.30pm on 1 Jan 2026 (UK)
After a life spent travelling the world Sir David Attenborough returns home to explore the Wildlife of London, other world TV regions TBC 🌎 #WildLondon #london #wildlife #nature #attenborough #davidattenborough #sirdavidattenborough #wild #bbc #BBCOne
December 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
WILD LONDON
BBC One 6.30pm on 1 Jan 2026 (UK)
After a life spent travelling the world Sir David Attenborough returns home to explore the Wildlife of London, other world TV regions TBC 🌎 #WildLondon #london #wildlife #nature #attenborough #davidattenborough #sirdavidattenborough #wild #bbc #BBCOne
BBC One 6.30pm on 1 Jan 2026 (UK)
After a life spent travelling the world Sir David Attenborough returns home to explore the Wildlife of London, other world TV regions TBC 🌎 #WildLondon #london #wildlife #nature #attenborough #davidattenborough #sirdavidattenborough #wild #bbc #BBCOne
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Take note! 📝 There are a lot of important dates coming up for #ASABSpring2026 and #ECBB2026 🗓️
More information here: www.asab.org/conferences-...
More information here: www.asab.org/conferences-...
December 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Take note! 📝 There are a lot of important dates coming up for #ASABSpring2026 and #ECBB2026 🗓️
More information here: www.asab.org/conferences-...
More information here: www.asab.org/conferences-...
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We're open for abstract submission, and look forward to welcoming you all to Bristol in March!
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
@asab-meetings.bsky.social #ASABSpring2026
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
@asab-meetings.bsky.social #ASABSpring2026
December 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We're open for abstract submission, and look forward to welcoming you all to Bristol in March!
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
@asab-meetings.bsky.social #ASABSpring2026
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
@asab-meetings.bsky.social #ASABSpring2026
Looking for cozy reading over winter break? Check out Story 4, entitled “The Christmas Fox”, from our new online nature booklet (for readers both young and young at heart)! 🦊🌃🎄❄️📖 #BritishCarnivoreProject Download for free below ⬇️
www.blakemorton.co.uk/download/129...
www.blakemorton.co.uk/download/129...
www.blakemorton.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Looking for cozy reading over winter break? Check out Story 4, entitled “The Christmas Fox”, from our new online nature booklet (for readers both young and young at heart)! 🦊🌃🎄❄️📖 #BritishCarnivoreProject Download for free below ⬇️
www.blakemorton.co.uk/download/129...
www.blakemorton.co.uk/download/129...
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