Sarah Primate
@langurlover.bsky.social
B.A. Biological Anthropology. M.A. in Biology (Conservation Biology). Animal lover. Cat Mom. Things I post about: Archaeology/Anthropology, Wildlife Conservation, Animals, History, Science, Primates. Proud Canadian! Southern AZ. #PrimatesAreNotPets
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Today in History: February 6th
1952: King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dies in his sleep at the royal estate at Sandringham. Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya at the time of her father’s death; she was officially crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at age 27.
1952: King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dies in his sleep at the royal estate at Sandringham. Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya at the time of her father’s death; she was officially crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at age 27.
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A manatee turned around ever so slowly and came back to investigate the Cam and warm us up inside on a chilly February afternoon 🤗〰️🐮〰️🥶 #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #seacow #seapotato #coldsnap #sirenia #closeup #comehere #coralcity #coralcitycamera #miami #coral #portmiami #biscaynebay
February 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
A manatee turned around ever so slowly and came back to investigate the Cam and warm us up inside on a chilly February afternoon 🤗〰️🐮〰️🥶 #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #seacow #seapotato #coldsnap #sirenia #closeup #comehere #coralcity #coralcitycamera #miami #coral #portmiami #biscaynebay
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In 1981, when I was ten, I visited Christchurch, New Zealand with my parents. I loved birds, especially albatrosses, and learned that tantalizingly close—360 km to the south—was the royal albatross colony in Dunedin.
It was not meant to be that trip. But 44 years later, I finally made it happen.
It was not meant to be that trip. But 44 years later, I finally made it happen.
February 6, 2026 at 9:44 AM
In 1981, when I was ten, I visited Christchurch, New Zealand with my parents. I loved birds, especially albatrosses, and learned that tantalizingly close—360 km to the south—was the royal albatross colony in Dunedin.
It was not meant to be that trip. But 44 years later, I finally made it happen.
It was not meant to be that trip. But 44 years later, I finally made it happen.
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We have increased the reward to $15,000 for information leading to a conviction for the illegal killing of a #BaldEagle in southern #Louisiana.
These birds are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Get the rest ➡️ bit.ly/3NV3CVL
These birds are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Get the rest ➡️ bit.ly/3NV3CVL
February 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
We have increased the reward to $15,000 for information leading to a conviction for the illegal killing of a #BaldEagle in southern #Louisiana.
These birds are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Get the rest ➡️ bit.ly/3NV3CVL
These birds are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Get the rest ➡️ bit.ly/3NV3CVL
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A 10-year-old leopard in North China became the first known leopard great-grandmother, starting a four-generation leopard dynasty during her lifespan. She has birthed 11 cubs in all, 4 of which have established their own territories in non-protected areas.
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A 10-year-old leopard in North China became the first known leopard great-grandmother, starting a four-generation leopard dynasty during her lifespan. She has birthed 11 cubs in all, 4 of which have established their own territories in non-protected areas.
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Hey y'all! I’m Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis, a writer and transdisciplinary artist partnering with ABC as a member of the Afrofuturism Collective.
I’m thrilled to invite you to a conversation about conservation and creativity.
🗓️ Wed, Feb 25, 2026
⏰ 4–5PM ET
📍 Zoom
RSVP here:
bit.ly/4qYwL0F
I’m thrilled to invite you to a conversation about conservation and creativity.
🗓️ Wed, Feb 25, 2026
⏰ 4–5PM ET
📍 Zoom
RSVP here:
bit.ly/4qYwL0F
February 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Hey y'all! I’m Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis, a writer and transdisciplinary artist partnering with ABC as a member of the Afrofuturism Collective.
I’m thrilled to invite you to a conversation about conservation and creativity.
🗓️ Wed, Feb 25, 2026
⏰ 4–5PM ET
📍 Zoom
RSVP here:
bit.ly/4qYwL0F
I’m thrilled to invite you to a conversation about conservation and creativity.
🗓️ Wed, Feb 25, 2026
⏰ 4–5PM ET
📍 Zoom
RSVP here:
bit.ly/4qYwL0F
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Last year, BCI and partners launched a new wildlife refuge named Ika (“bat” in the local Emberá language) in Bogotá, Colombia to protect the Endangered Antioquian sac-winged bat (𝘚𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴).
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Last year, BCI and partners launched a new wildlife refuge named Ika (“bat” in the local Emberá language) in Bogotá, Colombia to protect the Endangered Antioquian sac-winged bat (𝘚𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴).
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Up close with female lion Ahsoka!
📸: ZooTeen Link
📸: ZooTeen Link
February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Up close with female lion Ahsoka!
📸: ZooTeen Link
📸: ZooTeen Link
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Hip, hop, hurray! We are thrilled to welcome our very first Endangered Huon tree kangaroo joey! 🧡 This male joey was born late July 2025 to first-time parents Pearl and Tristan.
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/baby-bulletin-dzca-welcomes-endangered-huon-tree-kangaroo-joey/
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/baby-bulletin-dzca-welcomes-endangered-huon-tree-kangaroo-joey/
February 5, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Hip, hop, hurray! We are thrilled to welcome our very first Endangered Huon tree kangaroo joey! 🧡 This male joey was born late July 2025 to first-time parents Pearl and Tristan.
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/baby-bulletin-dzca-welcomes-endangered-huon-tree-kangaroo-joey/
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/baby-bulletin-dzca-welcomes-endangered-huon-tree-kangaroo-joey/
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Pretzel being nosy and wants to say hi 👋
📸: Animal care staff Russell
📸: Animal care staff Russell
February 6, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Pretzel being nosy and wants to say hi 👋
📸: Animal care staff Russell
📸: Animal care staff Russell
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The Plate-billed Mountain Toucan will be your overlord this week, sitting smugly at the equator where the groundhog has no sway. 🪶
February 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The Plate-billed Mountain Toucan will be your overlord this week, sitting smugly at the equator where the groundhog has no sway. 🪶
Chacma baboons (Papio ursinus) are found in Southern Africa. They occupy forests, savannas, shrublands, and grasslands. They aerate soil while foraging for tubers and roots, exposing nutrients otherwise unavailable to some larger animals. Widespread and abundant, they face no major threats.
February 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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On this day in 1964, Gord Downie was born.
One of Canada's most iconic singer-songwriters, he was the singer and lyricist for The Tragically Hip. He also released eight solo albums (three posthumously). He was twice named the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year.
One of Canada's most iconic singer-songwriters, he was the singer and lyricist for The Tragically Hip. He also released eight solo albums (three posthumously). He was twice named the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year.
February 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
On this day in 1964, Gord Downie was born.
One of Canada's most iconic singer-songwriters, he was the singer and lyricist for The Tragically Hip. He also released eight solo albums (three posthumously). He was twice named the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year.
One of Canada's most iconic singer-songwriters, he was the singer and lyricist for The Tragically Hip. He also released eight solo albums (three posthumously). He was twice named the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year.
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Flying into the weekend like… 🪶
February 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Flying into the weekend like… 🪶
That hair though 😆
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
That hair though 😆
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Skua deaths mark first wildlife die-off due to avian flu on Antarctica
More than 50 skuas in Antarctica died from the high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1 in the summers of 2023 and 2024, marking the first documented die-off of wildlife from the virus on the con...
phys.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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