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Dr J. Casperd @jcasperd.bsky.social · 5d

Fantastic opportunity to work in the field of #primatology.

Taï Chimpanzee Project @taichimpproject.bsky.social · 5d

Use the next weekend to apply for the Camp Manager position @taichimpproject.bsky.social if you want to observe and protect wild chimpanzees, you are stress resilient and have good organisational skills, speak and write English AND French.👇

Taï Chimpanzee Project @taichimpproject.bsky.social · 12d

📢JOB alert📢
Application for the camp manager position at the @taichimpproject.bsky.social is open now. We seek a new camp manager starting on January 1, 2026, for 2+1 years (3rd year optional) working with and for wild chimpanzees in Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire.👇

emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/I...

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 5d

[COMMENTARY]

Mongabay’s founder and CEO Rhett Ayers Butler reflects on his 13-year friendship with Jane Goodall, recalling her warmth, humor, and ability to make every interaction—from late-night talks to moments with his children—feel personal and meaningful.

** The views expressed are author's.

What Jane Goodall showed me about hope

I find it hard to believe Jane Goodall is gone. She was more than an icon to me. She was a friend, a mentor, and someone whose presence—whether with presidents, students, or my own children—felt like…

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 9d

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides): 53cm (21in). This is a species of frogmouth native to the Australian mainland & Tasmania. It is a big-headed, stocky bird, often mistaken for an owl due to nocturnal habits & similar colouring. Fantastic image taken by David Ashley in Perth, Western Australia.

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Dr J. Casperd @jcasperd.bsky.social · 11d

Travelling by #train is my preferred method of transportation. I also enjoy traveling by #bus & #tram - but unless you live in a #city it’s not sustainable ( #time & #money ). Today because my car is in for repair I am improving my #carbon footprint but it’s is taking twice the time & cost.

Dr J. Casperd @jcasperd.bsky.social · 12d

It was great to be part of this international #paludiculture community for the last few days presenting our work from the Patchy Peat Solutions Project.

Greifswald Mire Centre @greifswaldmoor.bsky.social · 13d

#RRR2025 is in full swing 🚀
“Paludiculture is key to rewetting,” said @tannebergerf.bsky.social at opening.
“Paludiculture will fly in the long run,” added participating @haraldgrethe.bsky.social.
Nearly 400 participants from 🌍as far as New York or the Kalimantan here in Greifswald!

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · 13d

landmark High Seas Treaty to become international law

The Marine Biological Association welcomes the imminent entry into force of the High Seas Treaty — a historic, legally binding agreement to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

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Dr J. Casperd @jcasperd.bsky.social · 13d

Finally I get to see the factory which makes #tyres from dandelion milk. What a fantastic innovation.

Dr J. Casperd @jcasperd.bsky.social · 13d

Exploring opportunities for rewetting #peat around #Greifswald with co-delegates #RRR2025 from @UniversityCollegeDublin @dougmcmillan.bsky.social and others from #PalusDemos
what does it/could it look like? #reedbeds #typha #grass for cattle and buffalo #wetwoodlands with #blackalder

Natural black alder wet woodland on peat.