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Marcus Baynes-Rock @hyenachow.bsky.social · 1d

We need to reframe our understanding of habituation and understand that it's not just the animals who are habituated
doi.org/10.1002/pan3...

Reimagining habituation: The case for a reciprocal and contextual understanding

Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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Australian Mammal Society @ausmammals.bsky.social · 1d

Sad news for Australian mammals..Australia's only shrew officially declared #extinct.
theconversation.com/and-then-the...

And then there were none: Australia’s only shrew declared extinct

Australia’s only known shrew has been declared extinct. Its loss emphasises the need for national protection of Australia’s rare and unique wildlife.

theconversation.com

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Sarah Goodyear @sgoodyear.bsky.social · 3d

One of these books is ours!

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 3d

If cars are so bad for our health, our cities and the planet, why can’t we quit them? Three new books argue it’s time to really try.

‘Car Brain’ Is Making the US Unhealthy and Dangerous. EVs Won’t Fix It.

A trio of new books argue that we need to confront the full range of costs that car-based living has imposed on our cities, our health and our society.

bloom.bg

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Sarah Goodyear @sgoodyear.bsky.social · 6d

😍 #BensonBoone, welcome to @thewaroncars.bsky.social

coachbalto.bsky.social @coachbalto.bsky.social · 6d

What an unforgettable afternoon with
#BensonBoone on the
#BikeBus!
The energy, the smiles, and the singing made it a ride we'll never forget.

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mr dog @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social · 6d

Trees! Everyone loves trees... but they love their property values even more! Booooo www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Nobody hates trees more than coastally adjacent narcissists. Here’s how we should deal with them | First Dog on the Moon

A deterrent is one thing but I want revenge!

www.theguardian.com

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Marcus Baynes-Rock @hyenachow.bsky.social · 7d

We have a new neighbour. Looking for a name

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Marcus Baynes-Rock @hyenachow.bsky.social · 13d

Someone who led an amazing life

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 13d

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91

Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour The world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91, her institute has said. The Jane Goodall Institute announced that she had passed away of natural causes while in California as part of a US speaking tour. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Rebecca Sear @rebeccasear.bsky.social · 17d

This is such a good article on how the undermining of universities is part of an anti-democratic movement:

“Anti-university rhetoric is the language of an international pro-authoritarian movement opposed to centers of learning that model liberal-democratic values”

Tracing the roots of anti-university rhetoric (opinion)

Bradford Vivian writes that growing anti-university sentiment can be traced to pro-authoritarian movements abroad.

www.insidehighered.com

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mr dog @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social · 18d

Everyone loves Bird of the Year! And it's bgrk! (chicken noise) www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Australian bird of the year! A tiny feathery hiatus from the grim day-to-day | First Dog on the Moon

(unless you are a bird)

www.theguardian.com

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Marcus Baynes-Rock @hyenachow.bsky.social · 19d

Factor Bikes will end Israel–Premier Tech sponsorship if the team doesn’t change its name
www.bikeradar.com/news/israel-...

Three pro cyclists wearing Israel Premier Tech Jerseys, at a Grand Depart presentation

Marcus Baynes-Rock @hyenachow.bsky.social · 21d

Methinks Argentina is about to invest heavily in Trumpcoin

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mr dog @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social · 22d

Then they came for the talk show hosts and I was like yeah whatever... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

They have come for the talk show hosts – and that’s actually bad

Is simply describing reality an act of insurrection now?

www.theguardian.com

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Marcus Baynes-Rock @hyenachow.bsky.social · 22d

Maybe it's ethical to stop taking these ingredients from poorer countries who invest so much in their education. Not that that is what is motivating MAGA

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Jared Dahl Aldern @jdaldern.bsky.social · 29d

“You don’t go and burn all your berries at the same time,” @amycardinal.bsky.social explained. “Indigenous fire management is based on intervals—knowing when patches have been burned, which patches are getting overgrown. It’s not a one-time, one-off approach. It’s ongoing stewardship.”

The Role of Good Fire in Nourishing Boreal Berries — Boreal Conservation

Summer in the Boreal Forest means an abundance of berries—blueberries, strawberries, cloudberries, raspberries, bunchberries, and more. These berries help sustain bears, moose, and other animals. Peop...

www.borealconservation.org

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mr dog @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social · 29d

The government's latest report on climate change says - it's bad! Somebody should do something! No not like that! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Climate change IS in fact bad and IS getting worse! Who knew!? | First Dog on the Moon

Much to think about

www.theguardian.com

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · Sep 14

We've got to stop the assault on dingo populations, in the A.C.T., in Victoria, and elsewhere. There are far better ways to protect livestock than barbaric trapping, shooting and poisoning of dingoes. Comments from me in this article by @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social au.news.yahoo.com/warning-cont...

Warning controversial practice could be 'diabolical' for survival of Aussie animal

Caution is being urged to prevent the extinction of an apex predator in Australia's capital. Find out more.

au.news.yahoo.com

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anthrofuentes.bsky.social @anthrofuentes.bsky.social · Sep 13

Oy. Given the world at the moment, I am re-posting this...things are a mess, but we do actually know a lot and there are actionable things to do. Think, listen, reflect, share, and do what you can to make a difference. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJit...

Why belief is the most powerful disruptor | Agustín Fuentes

YouTube video by The Well

www.youtube.com

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anthrofuentes.bsky.social @anthrofuentes.bsky.social · Sep 13

My book talk on sex, biology, binaries, spectrums, and people for the GMU Cultural Studies Program (the Q&A was really good). Check it out... culturalstudies.gmu.edu/events/17219

Fall Colloquium: Agustín Fuentes

Thursday, September 11, 2025 4:30 PM EDT: Agustín Fuentes (Princeton, Anthropology). The award-winning evolutionary anthropologist will talk about...

culturalstudies.gmu.edu

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · Sep 13

Excellent summary of Netanyahu’s Gazan genocide.

the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · Sep 13

The Israeli Government has made an ad about the Global Sumud Flotilla headed for Gaza, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.

Honest Government Ad | Global Sumud Flotilla

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

youtube.com

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Marcus Baynes-Rock @hyenachow.bsky.social · Sep 13

Women's cultural burning alongside 6 million city dwellers
doi.org/10.54760/001...

‘Burning Love’, Living Ngurra: Healing Country, Healing Hearts and Sharing Minds in Dharug Country | Published in Journal of Global Indigeneity

By Jo Anne Rey, Corina Wayali Norman & 3 more. “Burning Love” describes the historic return of Dharug women’s-led cultural-fire to the inner city, the scientific perspectives, and the significance of ...

doi.org

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Julie Packard @juliepackard.montereybayaquarium.org · Sep 9

Chaudhuri shares these thoughts in a compelling @nytopinion.nytimes.com commentary: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/o...

Opinion | Throwaway Plastic Has Corrupted Us

www.nytimes.com

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𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · Sep 8

There’s a cyclists’ die-in happening in my #Montreal neighbourhood right now!

The intersection of two major thoroughfares, Bernard and Ave. du Parc, has been blocked off at the height of rush hour. (A child was run over and killed by the driver of a truck here earlier this year.)

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Marcus Baynes-Rock @hyenachow.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Great Koala National Park to encompass 476,000 hectares of mid north coast bush

The NSW government announces the proposed boundary of what could become the state's largest national park on the mid north coast.

www.abc.net.au

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Sep 7

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked footage of radical anti-car cyclists at a training camp.

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Cassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · Sep 5

Bike bus is back!!! I think we had a record number of kids out and lots of thumbs up and smiles from people all around. Thanks to @chrishk.bsky.social for the special vest 😁 #OttBike #BikeBus #StreetsForKids

Cassie facing away from the camera to show a bright yellow safety vest with the words "I wheelie love the bike bus" printed on the back. She's wearing a purple helmet and other adults and kids are blurred out surrounding her on bikes

8 kids and 2 adults on bikes cross an intersection. The closest two have pink backpacks almost as big as they are. A person is walking across the PXO with two shopping bags.

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