Steph Herman
@wildlit.bsky.social
Permitted wildlife rehabilitator, writer, science fiction enthusiast, gamer, and general nerd.
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Axolotls are the new animal of fashion, up there in the pantheon with the unicorn, the llama, the narwhal and the capybara. But even as the Mexican salamander’s popularity means they are everywhere, the species is under increasing threat in its native habitat. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Every time I look at one, I smile!’: how axolotls took over the world
Our passion for these cute-looking salamanders means they are everywhere – except in the wild, where the species is under increasing threat
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Axolotls are the new animal of fashion, up there in the pantheon with the unicorn, the llama, the narwhal and the capybara. But even as the Mexican salamander’s popularity means they are everywhere, the species is under increasing threat in its native habitat. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Join IWRC to talk Wildlife & Social Media on Feb 17! Our speaker is Connie Needham, a wildlife biologist, rehabilitator, and content creator. Social media holds immense power to help, and to harm, #conservation efforts! You can register at bit.ly/CT0226 #wildliferehab #wildliferescue
February 4, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Join IWRC to talk Wildlife & Social Media on Feb 17! Our speaker is Connie Needham, a wildlife biologist, rehabilitator, and content creator. Social media holds immense power to help, and to harm, #conservation efforts! You can register at bit.ly/CT0226 #wildliferehab #wildliferescue
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Did you miss Tuesday's Coffee & Tea on Self Care & Coping Strategies for Animal Caretakers? Don't worry, you can watch the recording!
Check it out: youtu.be/6EOpIp8VwPw
#wildliferescue #WildlifeCare #wildliferehab #animalcare #selfcare #mentalhealth
Check it out: youtu.be/6EOpIp8VwPw
#wildliferescue #WildlifeCare #wildliferehab #animalcare #selfcare #mentalhealth
Self Care & Coping Strategies for Animal Caretakers, IWRC Coffee & Tea Jan 2026
YouTube video by theiwrcwildlife
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January 30, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Did you miss Tuesday's Coffee & Tea on Self Care & Coping Strategies for Animal Caretakers? Don't worry, you can watch the recording!
Check it out: youtu.be/6EOpIp8VwPw
#wildliferescue #WildlifeCare #wildliferehab #animalcare #selfcare #mentalhealth
Check it out: youtu.be/6EOpIp8VwPw
#wildliferescue #WildlifeCare #wildliferehab #animalcare #selfcare #mentalhealth
I want to show solidarity for the nationwide strike Friday, so I won’t buy anything. But my job is at a small nonprofit fighting against the unnecessary animal suffering and env. harm caused by modern society. Not working seems like the wrong thing to do.
January 28, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I want to show solidarity for the nationwide strike Friday, so I won’t buy anything. But my job is at a small nonprofit fighting against the unnecessary animal suffering and env. harm caused by modern society. Not working seems like the wrong thing to do.
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We are not the first people, or the first country, to suffer under a tyrannical government that does not respect our lives, or our rights.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
CANVAS Core Curriculum: A Guide to Effective Nonviolent Struggle | ICNC
You may also be interested in: A Guide to Nonviolent Activism (Ekta Parishad)Ekta Parishad is a mass-based peoples’ movement for land rights with an active membership of 250,000 landless poor and is r...
www.nonviolent-conflict.org
January 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We are not the first people, or the first country, to suffer under a tyrannical government that does not respect our lives, or our rights.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
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#Wildliferehab is complex, & quality training improves human safety & animal welfare. We keep course prices as low as possible, often below actual costs. But even reduced fees can still be out of reach. Share & donate to help us improve accessibility worldwide! secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...
January 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM
#Wildliferehab is complex, & quality training improves human safety & animal welfare. We keep course prices as low as possible, often below actual costs. But even reduced fees can still be out of reach. Share & donate to help us improve accessibility worldwide! secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...
It’s hard not to be crushed by the weight of human suffering that a large percentage of my country voted for. Like, as a collective, everyone in our society is to some degree culpable for allowing it to get to this point. It infuriates me.
January 8, 2026 at 5:55 AM
It’s hard not to be crushed by the weight of human suffering that a large percentage of my country voted for. Like, as a collective, everyone in our society is to some degree culpable for allowing it to get to this point. It infuriates me.
This is wrong. We have criminals in charge of our country and controlling our military. Heinous, bloodthirsty, despicable. We have to stop this.
NYT:
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
January 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
This is wrong. We have criminals in charge of our country and controlling our military. Heinous, bloodthirsty, despicable. We have to stop this.
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We're so close to meeting our match goal! Can you help us get to $5,000 by midnight? Your funds go directly to providing wildlife rehabilitators with the support, education, and resources they need to save animals! secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue #nonprofit
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue #nonprofit
January 1, 2026 at 1:45 AM
We're so close to meeting our match goal! Can you help us get to $5,000 by midnight? Your funds go directly to providing wildlife rehabilitators with the support, education, and resources they need to save animals! secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue #nonprofit
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue #nonprofit
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In an era when many species are declining because of multi-pronged, seemingly intractable problems, the solution to protecting common loons is relatively straightforward. So why are these beloved birds still dying?
Why Are Loons Still Dying from Lead Poisoning?
In the United States, efforts to save a beloved species face pushback from a surprising foe: gun rights advocates.
www.biographic.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
In an era when many species are declining because of multi-pronged, seemingly intractable problems, the solution to protecting common loons is relatively straightforward. So why are these beloved birds still dying?
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#WildlifeRehab & #wildliferescue friends, we want to hear from you! Please take our 5 min survey if you're involved with wildlife rehab in any way. Your input helps us represent & advocate for you, & prioritize support programs you need most. We'd love help sharing as well! forms.gle/acxspTZG6ani...
December 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#WildlifeRehab & #wildliferescue friends, we want to hear from you! Please take our 5 min survey if you're involved with wildlife rehab in any way. Your input helps us represent & advocate for you, & prioritize support programs you need most. We'd love help sharing as well! forms.gle/acxspTZG6ani...
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Can you help us meet our $5,000 goal by Dec 31? Every dollar we raise will be matched, so contributors have the chance to double their impact for wildlife! So if you're able, consider helping wild animals and rehabbers all over the world with a gift today!
secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...
secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...
December 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Can you help us meet our $5,000 goal by Dec 31? Every dollar we raise will be matched, so contributors have the chance to double their impact for wildlife! So if you're able, consider helping wild animals and rehabbers all over the world with a gift today!
secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...
secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...
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Earlier today I hosted my last 2025 #birds webinar for @abcbirds.bsky.social! The year continues to wrap up!
But 2026 is quickly approaching and my first webinar is already on the books for Jan 22. I hope you RSVP today to help kick of the year with birds - and me.
RSVP: abcbirds.org/JERsvp
But 2026 is quickly approaching and my first webinar is already on the books for Jan 22. I hope you RSVP today to help kick of the year with birds - and me.
RSVP: abcbirds.org/JERsvp
A Look Ahead at Bird Conservation Policy in 2026
abcbirds.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Earlier today I hosted my last 2025 #birds webinar for @abcbirds.bsky.social! The year continues to wrap up!
But 2026 is quickly approaching and my first webinar is already on the books for Jan 22. I hope you RSVP today to help kick of the year with birds - and me.
RSVP: abcbirds.org/JERsvp
But 2026 is quickly approaching and my first webinar is already on the books for Jan 22. I hope you RSVP today to help kick of the year with birds - and me.
RSVP: abcbirds.org/JERsvp
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Congratulations to Yuhan for successful PhD defence: Shrimps and water fleas in distress - Artificial light at night disrupts freshwater ecosystems www.helsinki.fi/en/news/anim...
Shrimps and water fleas in distress - Artificial light at night disrupts freshwater ecosystems | University of Helsinki
A new study from the University of Helsinki reveals that artificial light at night significantly affects freshwater invertebrates and their ecosystems.
www.helsinki.fi
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Congratulations to Yuhan for successful PhD defence: Shrimps and water fleas in distress - Artificial light at night disrupts freshwater ecosystems www.helsinki.fi/en/news/anim...
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It's Giving Tuesday! Consider helping the IWRC increase the accessibility of science-based #wildliferehab and #wildliferescue education, research, and standards around the world - particularly in underserved regions. With our match challenge, your gift can make twice the difference for #wildlife!
December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It's Giving Tuesday! Consider helping the IWRC increase the accessibility of science-based #wildliferehab and #wildliferescue education, research, and standards around the world - particularly in underserved regions. With our match challenge, your gift can make twice the difference for #wildlife!
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Wildlife rehabbers fly high when we release animals, but we witness so much suffering too. Massive workloads, financial struggles, and societal inertia can be stressful & demoralizing too. This month's free #wildliferehab seminar is all about staying healthy and resilient for our important work.
December 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Wildlife rehabbers fly high when we release animals, but we witness so much suffering too. Massive workloads, financial struggles, and societal inertia can be stressful & demoralizing too. This month's free #wildliferehab seminar is all about staying healthy and resilient for our important work.
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Did you know that not all scientific evidence has the same weight?
The more the study relies on an expert's opinion, rather than many data points and peer-review, the higher the risk of bias.
🔺https://www.scienceupfirst.com/project/hierarchy-of-evidence/
#ScienceUpFirst
The more the study relies on an expert's opinion, rather than many data points and peer-review, the higher the risk of bias.
🔺https://www.scienceupfirst.com/project/hierarchy-of-evidence/
#ScienceUpFirst
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Did you know that not all scientific evidence has the same weight?
The more the study relies on an expert's opinion, rather than many data points and peer-review, the higher the risk of bias.
🔺https://www.scienceupfirst.com/project/hierarchy-of-evidence/
#ScienceUpFirst
The more the study relies on an expert's opinion, rather than many data points and peer-review, the higher the risk of bias.
🔺https://www.scienceupfirst.com/project/hierarchy-of-evidence/
#ScienceUpFirst
I’m getting a new blanket and I haven’t been so excited for a while. Simple tastes I guess lol
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I’m getting a new blanket and I haven’t been so excited for a while. Simple tastes I guess lol
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Tomorrow I’m participating in a charity walk for the IWRC. If you’re seeing this please consider giving, even $5. Wildlife is constantly hurt by people. They are hit by cars, run into windows, killed by our pets, kidnapped; some are hurt on purpose. Help mitigate these harms. tinyurl.com/4xvkymw3
November 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Tomorrow I’m participating in a charity walk for the IWRC. If you’re seeing this please consider giving, even $5. Wildlife is constantly hurt by people. They are hit by cars, run into windows, killed by our pets, kidnapped; some are hurt on purpose. Help mitigate these harms. tinyurl.com/4xvkymw3
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What gorgeous photos from #WalkforWildlife participant Elise, walking in beautiful fall Saxon Park in Oklahoma USA! Have you taken your walk yet? If so we want to see it! There's also still time to sign up to walk, or support our walkers and #wildliferehab around the world: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What gorgeous photos from #WalkforWildlife participant Elise, walking in beautiful fall Saxon Park in Oklahoma USA! Have you taken your walk yet? If so we want to see it! There's also still time to sign up to walk, or support our walkers and #wildliferehab around the world: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf
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Happy US National Take a #Hike Day! It’s also the kickoff of IWRC’s Walk for Wildlife! This week, hike anywhere, anytime, and help #wildliferehabilitators who care for injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals around the world. Register or support our walkers: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Happy US National Take a #Hike Day! It’s also the kickoff of IWRC’s Walk for Wildlife! This week, hike anywhere, anytime, and help #wildliferehabilitators who care for injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals around the world. Register or support our walkers: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf
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Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
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Do you have an up-to-date Emergency Plan? Every wildlife rehabilitator needs a plan to keep themselves and the animals safe if the unexpected happens. Disaster planning doesn't have to be overwhelming; IWRC has a free workbook to guide you: theiwrc.org/project/disa...
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Do you have an up-to-date Emergency Plan? Every wildlife rehabilitator needs a plan to keep themselves and the animals safe if the unexpected happens. Disaster planning doesn't have to be overwhelming; IWRC has a free workbook to guide you: theiwrc.org/project/disa...
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue
#wildliferehab #wildliferescue
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New Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation issue out now! Featuring pangolins, Harris's hawks, and bird-building collisions. Access to this journal is an IWRC member benefit! Not a member? Join for as low as $30/year! theiwrc.org/join
#wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #sciencenews #Zoology
#wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #sciencenews #Zoology
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
New Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation issue out now! Featuring pangolins, Harris's hawks, and bird-building collisions. Access to this journal is an IWRC member benefit! Not a member? Join for as low as $30/year! theiwrc.org/join
#wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #sciencenews #Zoology
#wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #sciencenews #Zoology