Tharusha Wijewardena π’
@turtleecology.bsky.social
Postdoctoral Fellow at Mount Allison University studying freshwater turtles. π¨π¦
Conservation | Urban Herpetology | Endangered Turtle Research | Aquatic Ecology
Conservation | Urban Herpetology | Endangered Turtle Research | Aquatic Ecology
Reposted by Tharusha Wijewardena π’
New species π¨, not one, not two, 13 new bush frogs from Northeast India!!!
One of the exciting revisions I've been involved in for a few years now is out today. It is led by @bitupan-herp.bsky.social, a PhD. student who will soon be a doctor.
One of the exciting revisions I've been involved in for a few years now is out today. It is led by @bitupan-herp.bsky.social, a PhD. student who will soon be a doctor.
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
New species π¨, not one, not two, 13 new bush frogs from Northeast India!!!
One of the exciting revisions I've been involved in for a few years now is out today. It is led by @bitupan-herp.bsky.social, a PhD. student who will soon be a doctor.
One of the exciting revisions I've been involved in for a few years now is out today. It is led by @bitupan-herp.bsky.social, a PhD. student who will soon be a doctor.
Green Iguanas look so prehistoric! Iβm glad they are mostly herbivorous! ππ¦
October 24, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Green Iguanas look so prehistoric! Iβm glad they are mostly herbivorous! ππ¦
This is really cool! Bad day to be a frog. π
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This is really cool! Bad day to be a frog. π
A tale in four photosβ¦
This Green Heron took about 5 minutes to swallow this poor little frog! πΈ
Interestingly, the heron kept dipping the frog in water and rotating it so that the frog was facing the throat before swallowing it whole π±
This Green Heron took about 5 minutes to swallow this poor little frog! πΈ
Interestingly, the heron kept dipping the frog in water and rotating it so that the frog was facing the throat before swallowing it whole π±
October 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A tale in four photosβ¦
This Green Heron took about 5 minutes to swallow this poor little frog! πΈ
Interestingly, the heron kept dipping the frog in water and rotating it so that the frog was facing the throat before swallowing it whole π±
This Green Heron took about 5 minutes to swallow this poor little frog! πΈ
Interestingly, the heron kept dipping the frog in water and rotating it so that the frog was facing the throat before swallowing it whole π±
Cool bird alert!
Osprey flying away with a fish! Lunch must be delicious! ππ¦
Osprey flying away with a fish! Lunch must be delicious! ππ¦
October 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Cool bird alert!
Osprey flying away with a fish! Lunch must be delicious! ππ¦
Osprey flying away with a fish! Lunch must be delicious! ππ¦
Ok weird, I didnβt get the alt-text reminder. π Left photo is a close up of a Cuban anole and the right photo shows the anole resting on a branch.
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ok weird, I didnβt get the alt-text reminder. π Left photo is a close up of a Cuban anole and the right photo shows the anole resting on a branch.
Cuban Knight Anole! Largest anole in the Dactyloidae family. I really love their big heads! π¦
October 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Cuban Knight Anole! Largest anole in the Dactyloidae family. I really love their big heads! π¦
I know otters gotta eat too, but itβs still heart-breaking. π’
October 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I know otters gotta eat too, but itβs still heart-breaking. π’
They were eating that shell like it was a ripe fruit π°
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
They were eating that shell like it was a ripe fruit π°
The audacity of this otter to munch on the baby turtle next to me, a conservation biologist working on protecting turtles. π Feels like a big F U to me! π
October 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The audacity of this otter to munch on the baby turtle next to me, a conservation biologist working on protecting turtles. π Feels like a big F U to me! π
What is a turtle biologistβs worst nightmare? π€
I present an example here! π’π¦¦
A baby turtle was devoured by these two otters! π₯Ή
I present an example here! π’π¦¦
A baby turtle was devoured by these two otters! π₯Ή
October 15, 2025 at 12:38 AM
What is a turtle biologistβs worst nightmare? π€
I present an example here! π’π¦¦
A baby turtle was devoured by these two otters! π₯Ή
I present an example here! π’π¦¦
A baby turtle was devoured by these two otters! π₯Ή
Lately, I am obsessed with lizards! I mean, look at their adorable curly tails! ππ¦
And, of course, they are called Curly-tailed Lizards! π€
And, of course, they are called Curly-tailed Lizards! π€
October 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Lately, I am obsessed with lizards! I mean, look at their adorable curly tails! ππ¦
And, of course, they are called Curly-tailed Lizards! π€
And, of course, they are called Curly-tailed Lizards! π€
Ooh thanks for the ID!
October 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Ooh thanks for the ID!
Cute frog alert! I donβt know what species this is or whether itβs even native to Florida, but I really like how this photo turned out! πΈ
October 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Cute frog alert! I donβt know what species this is or whether itβs even native to Florida, but I really like how this photo turned out! πΈ
Green Herons are such beautiful birds! And I love this photograph I took in Florida couple of days ago.
Could have been a delicious snack if the dragonfly was caught. π€
Could have been a delicious snack if the dragonfly was caught. π€
October 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Green Herons are such beautiful birds! And I love this photograph I took in Florida couple of days ago.
Could have been a delicious snack if the dragonfly was caught. π€
Could have been a delicious snack if the dragonfly was caught. π€
Reposted by Tharusha Wijewardena π’
+++ Hissscordπ NEWS +++
Our new server is live! π
A free space for young and experienced herpetologists to connect, collaborate, and get quick help.
π¬ DM me here on Bluesky or elsewhere for an invite to the Discord channel!
Please feel free to share and repost!
#Herpetology #SEH2025 #Hissscord
Our new server is live! π
A free space for young and experienced herpetologists to connect, collaborate, and get quick help.
π¬ DM me here on Bluesky or elsewhere for an invite to the Discord channel!
Please feel free to share and repost!
#Herpetology #SEH2025 #Hissscord
September 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
+++ Hissscordπ NEWS +++
Our new server is live! π
A free space for young and experienced herpetologists to connect, collaborate, and get quick help.
π¬ DM me here on Bluesky or elsewhere for an invite to the Discord channel!
Please feel free to share and repost!
#Herpetology #SEH2025 #Hissscord
Our new server is live! π
A free space for young and experienced herpetologists to connect, collaborate, and get quick help.
π¬ DM me here on Bluesky or elsewhere for an invite to the Discord channel!
Please feel free to share and repost!
#Herpetology #SEH2025 #Hissscord
I believe they are called barbels. Probably have a similar function to that of cat fish barbels?
September 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I believe they are called barbels. Probably have a similar function to that of cat fish barbels?
And I just learned two cool facts about them.
Despite their appearance, the adult wasps actually drink nectar. And females can reproduce via parthenogenesis because males are rare. π€―
Despite their appearance, the adult wasps actually drink nectar. And females can reproduce via parthenogenesis because males are rare. π€―
September 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
And I just learned two cool facts about them.
Despite their appearance, the adult wasps actually drink nectar. And females can reproduce via parthenogenesis because males are rare. π€―
Despite their appearance, the adult wasps actually drink nectar. And females can reproduce via parthenogenesis because males are rare. π€―
A very buggy Monday! ππ
September 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
A very buggy Monday! ππ
Love it!! ππ’ Also makes me feel sneezy. π€§
September 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Love it!! ππ’ Also makes me feel sneezy. π€§
Sneaky Snapper! π’
Super exciting to see a snapper basking in the local city pond! π
They have become very used to human presence.
Super exciting to see a snapper basking in the local city pond! π
They have become very used to human presence.
September 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Sneaky Snapper! π’
Super exciting to see a snapper basking in the local city pond! π
They have become very used to human presence.
Super exciting to see a snapper basking in the local city pond! π
They have become very used to human presence.
Reposted by Tharusha Wijewardena π’
Oak Treehopper Mama Update!
Here she is with entire brood. They're getting big! So, why is it nice to leave some leaves around? These kids will hibernate over winter as adult females in leaf litter.
(Platycotis vittata) PA
Here she is with entire brood. They're getting big! So, why is it nice to leave some leaves around? These kids will hibernate over winter as adult females in leaf litter.
(Platycotis vittata) PA
September 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Oak Treehopper Mama Update!
Here she is with entire brood. They're getting big! So, why is it nice to leave some leaves around? These kids will hibernate over winter as adult females in leaf litter.
(Platycotis vittata) PA
Here she is with entire brood. They're getting big! So, why is it nice to leave some leaves around? These kids will hibernate over winter as adult females in leaf litter.
(Platycotis vittata) PA
Not gonna lie, gars are cool! But itβs turtles for life for me. π
September 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Not gonna lie, gars are cool! But itβs turtles for life for me. π
Does anyone know of any workshops for Bayesian population viability analysis? Other resources are welcome too!
I am starting a new project and wanted to learn new skills!
#PopulationModelling #Bayesian #PVA
I am starting a new project and wanted to learn new skills!
#PopulationModelling #Bayesian #PVA
September 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Does anyone know of any workshops for Bayesian population viability analysis? Other resources are welcome too!
I am starting a new project and wanted to learn new skills!
#PopulationModelling #Bayesian #PVA
I am starting a new project and wanted to learn new skills!
#PopulationModelling #Bayesian #PVA
Great! Iβll add them too.
September 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Great! Iβll add them too.