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Sarah Primate

@langurlover.bsky.social

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B.A. Biological Anthropology. M.A. in Biology (Conservation Biology). Animal lover. Cat Mom. Primates Are Not Pets. Things I post about: Archaeology/Anthropology, Wildlife Conservation, Animals, History, Science, Primates. Proud Canadian!

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 21h

Today in History: October 13th

2010: Amid great fanfare, Chilean workers are rescued 69 days after their mine collapsed in the Atacama Desert, Chile.

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 11h

Dammit Blue Jays!!! 😩

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 21h

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day – a time to honor the 11 sovereign Tribal Nations and robust urban Native communities that continue to enrich our state’s cultural landscape, economy, and heritage.

It was a beautiful morning to celebrate on the shore of Bde Maka Ska.

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Katie Hinde @mammalssuck.bsky.social · 20h

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay learn about Traditional Ecological Knowledge as crucial for addressing our climate disaster.

climatepromise.undp.org/news-and-sto...

indigenousclimatehub.ca/2024/04/trad...

www.usetinc.org/general/hono...

Dorji et al. 2024 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Indigenous knowledge is crucial in the fight against climate change – here’s why | UNDP Climate Promise

Indigenous Peoples are custodians of unique knowledge and practices that can offer effective climate solutions. We explain how.

climatepromise.undp.org

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Melissa @mlartist.bsky.social · 20h

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends! 🍂🍁

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Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 1d

A young male Crowned Woodnymph this morning at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica

#birds #hummingbirds #nature

Close-up of a perched hummingbird with iridescent green and deep blue-purple feathers, a slightly curved black bill, and a smooth green blurred background.

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Brett "Solidarity 2025" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 1d

Probably gonna be too busy this week to do much nature posting so here's a baby dolphin 🦑

Three dolphins swimming, one is clearly younger. You can see the front of a 4th but it's kinda hard. The foreground and background have been blurred to let the baby pop out more , if that makes any sense

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago answers this question brilliantly. 1/2

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

Border Patrol “attempted to arrest a plumber working inside a Logan Heights home but left empty-handed after the homeowner refused them entry.

The homeowner told agents she would not allow them inside because the warrant they presented did not include her address and lacked a judge's signature.”

Federal immigration operations target San Diego neighborhoods, sparking community resistance

Federal immigration agents conducted operations in Logan Heights and Southeast San Diego on Friday, with community members capturing footage of the enforcement actions.

www.10news.com

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Bob Bell 🇨🇦 @thebirderbob.bsky.social · 1d

A group of Willets strutting their stuff on a beach in Hamilton back in May. #birds #birding #BirdOfTheDay #HamOnt

Four large shorebirds strutting along the shoreline towards the right side of the image, with small waves crashing to shore behind hem. They are stippled gray, black and white, with long, very slightly up-curved bills.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 22h

It's time again as a notable Italian-American to note Christopher Columbus was an absolute piece of shit human who didn't land anywhere near this actual country so why the fuck should he stop the mail for the whole day

Anyway, Happy Indigenous People's Day, y'all

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 22h

Least Chipmunk relaxing in the afternoon sun
(Neotamias minimus)
#mammals 🌿

Least chipmunk is relaxing on a metal fence post backlit by the afternoon sun. There is barbed wire connected to the post. The chipmunk is looking off to its left. The background is soft focus tan and gold.

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Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 21h

In a week from now, I'll be back out on the tundra to see these big, beautiful bears. I can't wait! 🌿🐻‍❄️ #mammals

Two large, male polar bears spar on their hind legs in the misty morning sun, among the flashes of gold of a few remaining willow leaves. The bear on the left is biting the cheek of the bear on the right.

A polar bear sits pensively among the bare willows as light snow flutters around it.

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 20h

Wow. That is a beautiful bird!

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Max Waugh @maxwaughphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Most of you that have been following my work for a while know that I’m a sucker for new owls.

A couple nights ago, I finally scored a photo op with the Brown Wood Owl, which teased me two years ago during my last Borneo visit. It’s much prettier up close than I imagined!

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 1d

The background noise next to my desk as I work: big floofy doggy snoring.

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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium @ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social · 1d

Our goats (and one very good dog) are rooting for the real G.O.A.T.s, our Seattle Mariners, today! ⚾💙 #SeizeTheMoment

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 20h

Oooh the accuracy of this is too real for this introvert lol

Snarky Stardust @snarky.bsky.social · 1d

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Wendy Miller @burrowingowl.bsky.social · 1d

Squadron of sandhill cranes putting their landing gear down, all in perfect formation! 🪶

Six sandhill cranes flying in a vertical pyramid shape, getting ready to land.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 1d

Strike a pose (Common Grackle) #birds 🌿

Iridescent black bird with bright blue neck and head, yellow eye and pointy, downward curve beak. Bird is perched on the edge of a concrete bird bath with beak pointed skyward. Background is soft focus green and pink.

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Birds of the world 🌍🦜 @mybirdcards.com · 1d

🌍🌏 Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds | #AlpineChough #YellowBilledChough #PyrrhocoraxGraculus | #Choughs #CrowFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by mzter🦉 #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜

🌍🌏 Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus)

The Alpine Chough (also known as the Yellow-billed Chough) has glossy black plumage, a short yellow bill, and red legs. It's distributed across high mountains from Spain through southern Europe, North Africa, to Central Asia and the Himalayas, often nesting higher than any other bird. These highly social birds are renowned for their acrobatic flight and are often seen in flocks. They are opportunistic, feeding on invertebrates and frequently scavenging near tourist sites in winter. Two subspecies are recognised. 2.5 Flash (Edited)

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Fun fact: The Alpine Chough is thought to nest at a higher altitude than any other bird in the world, with records of them following mountaineers up to over 8,000 meters on Mount Everest

📷: Photo by mzter via Pixabay
https://pixabay.com/users/mzter-104756/

XATK

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Alex Nelson @alxnelson.bsky.social · 1d

Another shot of that river otter from the other day, here swimming through the water, mouth agape, with the warm glow of sunrise reflecting off of the water.

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 20h

#Primates #PrimatesAreNotPets

New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 23h

Crowned monkeys (Cercopithecus pogonias) are from western central Africa. Fruit and seed eaters, large cheek pouches allow them to disperse seeds and ensure a more diverse forest. Hunted for bushmeat. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation. Near Threatened. Photo: ©Araks Ohanyan/iNaturalist/CC.

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The Spirit of Lorenzo the Cat @lorenzothecat.bsky.social · 23h

Standing in Solidarity with the Portland frogs. 💚

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Mike Henry @onlyveesaz.bsky.social · 22h

Young Coop from last week (rained out again this morning) 🪶☀️🌵

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 20h

Baaaaby milk froggies..... doo dooo dododo dooo

Zoo Boise @zooboise.bsky.social · 21h

🐸 Our milk frogs have babies!

Right now, you can see them at different stages of life. Some are still tadpoles, while others have become tiny froglets. From eggs to tadpoles to froglets to frogs, it’s an incredible chance to watch their transformation up close.