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Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · 4d

They said it would be hard to get a job in science and even harder to fit into the academic world.
I wonder who they were talking to.
Dream big — and your reality will grow even bigger. 🌍🔬
@RoostersWorldja #ScienceJourney #DreamBig #RoostersWorldja

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 Sad news from Hellshire 🚨
This crocodile was alive on Saturday. By Wednesday, it was found dead — tail cut off, rope tied around its mouth.
A protected species, killed illegally. We must do better 🙏
#Jamaica #WildlifeCrime #Conservation #Crocodile #ProtectNature

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · 20d

For all the people that have reach out about the feature. It was about the scientific work carried out in the cave tidying bats and not the rooster doing "Science" lol. Anyway, a lot of things happen in our caves

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · 28d

There is always something interesting to find in the field. Look at this cricket that was turned into a Zombie by a Cordyceps fungus. Imagine a microorganism that invades your body, controls your brain, kills you and then grows out of your body. A real life body snatcher.

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · 29d

A special big up to Kahil and company who say an injured American Kestrel. They rescued Kessy (no comment on @Roostersworldja impressive names for birds) and brought him to Hope Zoo in the safe hands of Joey and his team. I hope the little guy can be returned to the wild.

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thanks Sharda for sharing a pic of a juvenile Northern Potoo. He believes that he is well camouflaged and invisible to everyone. So we all can leave him alone and note that there is no bird in the picture. Lol

Please continue to share your observations with @RoostersWorldja

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Sep 17

Look you regional 👌👏🏾 in my Antigua 🇦🇬 news paper

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Sep 17

Members of the hiking group who did the 26 km and 11 hours hike from Troy to Windsor in the Cockpit Country September 14, 2025. There were so many emotions on the hike however we completed it and we all are ok. Looking forward to the next hike. Please find time to do the things you love.

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Sep 16

What is a hike without a little drama. However if I had a choice it should not be before the 26 km hike. The bus overshot the drop off point and we had to push the bus up the hill. Did you hear the crow or the roar of @Roostersworldja #CockpitCountry
#Troy #Windsor #Hike
Do you see super Paula?

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Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Sep 16

A summary of the Cockpit country hike, from Troy to Windsor. We took 11 hours to complete 26 km trail. We cut through a thick sword fern, fallen trees along the trail, survive a thunderstorm and battle through the wilderness at night. What a hike. #CockpitCountry
@RoostersWorldja

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Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Sep 8

Did you know that Jamaica is home to the critically endangered Jamaican Flower Bat (Phyllonycteris aphylla) — a rare species once thought to be extinct?

Visit the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) and check out the ongoing Bat Exhibition to discover the fascinating world of Jamaica’s bats!
#NEPAJamaica

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌿 Bursera hollickii (Burseraceae) is a dry forest tree endemic & rarest tree in Jamaica. Restricted to limestone habitats, it stabilizes soils & supports native fauna.
Listed as Critical Endangered (IUCN Red List) due to its limited range & habitat loss.

#Endemic #Jamaica #Conservation

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Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Sep 1

Nocturnal birds of Jamaica

As sunset approaches the Antillean Nighthawk takes flight.
Its sharp “peent” call echoes as it swoops for insects in the twilight sky.
A summer breeder in Jamaica, this nightjar is a master of camouflage by day, blending perfectly with leaf litter

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Aug 23

The Natural History Society of Jamaica webinar series continues.
Lookout for the webinar"Wildlife Trafficking: The Jamaican Socio-Economic and Biological Realities!" Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00 - 8:00PM (Jamaica Time)
Speakers: Leighton Mamdeen and Damany Calder

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/4lEng3m

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Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Aug 22

I am here at the closing ceremony for the Science Explorers! Summer Workshop at the Institute of Jamaica. The kids surely had a great time and I was happy to be one of the science icons. Programs like this showcase the work of scientists in Jamaica to the kids.

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Aug 20

Please remember to register early for the joint Veterinary Medical Conference Jamaica 2025 from November 4-7 2025.

It will be in Montego bay and the meeting will be a hybrid. Please share with your network.

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Aug 20

Did you know that several of our bats start to leave their day roost at sunset (before it gets fully dark) to find food?

Look at this Jamaican fruit that was searching for almond fruit before it find an area to eat it's dinner. That's why we find almonds all over the place especially at home.

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Aug 4

My office has been transformed with these desk plants. Get yours and transform your space today. Customisation is available. Reach out to me @RoostersWorldja for more information. I will surely get you intact with the designer.

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Aug 4

I got this systematic pesticide at Denbigh agricultural show on Sunday and I am going to test it on a few of Sago Palms that are infested with the invasive Cycad scale insects. Remember to put on safety equipment when using pesticides. Please spread the info about the pest problem in Jamaica.

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Jul 31

We have an endemic blind snake in Jamaica. However I am convinced that we might have Indotyphlops braminus aka the brahminy blind snake in Jamaica. This snake might have entered the country by the movement of soil and plant matter. A researcher needs to answer this question.

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Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Jul 29

Who said you can't look at the wildlife while hiking the #BlueMountainsPeakTrail. We were recording the temperature/ humidity, taking pictures of the animals encountered and used an audiomoth to records bats and frogs. The pictures & some sounds were uploaded to @inaturalist

@AudioMoth

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Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Jul 28

A colleague shared this video of a marine organism found in Portland Cottage, Clarendon. I am asking my Marine biologist friends to id the organism. @inaturalist

Please continue to share your observations with @RoostersWorldja

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Jul 25

I am very happy to see this renewable energy project. I just hope we monitor to see if the floating panels have an impact on the wildlife that uses the area such as birds, bats and possible other animals. I would recommend doing some monitoring before, during and after the implementation

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Jul 22

The things I do to protect the environment. Thanks to technology you can now be in a meeting while fighting a little sun, a little wind, and quenching a little thirst.

Don't you feel my pain

Roostersworldja @roostersworldja.bsky.social · Jul 16

Happy World Snake Day

Imagine that there are approximately 3000 species worldwide.

How many species are found in Jamaica?
.#WorldSnakeDay2025