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Ian Brennan
@brennian.bsky.social
Professional scientist. Amateur doofus.
Biologist at The Australian National University.
Previously at NHM London.

http://www.iangbrennan.org/
I know some Oz native bees do for sure (blue-banded). I’m not sure which these are, but looks like they’re resting to me!
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Isn’t that how they sleep at night? I realize it’s still light out in the pic, but
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Yeah baaabbbyyy.
10 tons of floating prime rib right there.
November 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I should also say:
a huge big hug to everyone who missed out (not sure if you were in the race Tim?), very familiar with that feeling.
October 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Thanks Tim!
This one has a few rejections notched on its belt, so it’s nice to finally get it funded.

Keep your eyes on us for more macroevolutionary work on Australian vertebrates.
October 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM
A siren’s song of friendship, if you will.
October 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
What if it’s really an invitation?
October 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
All the past talks (and future ones too) are saved here:

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Come see what it’s all about!
OCSG_meeting_schedule
docs.google.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Jump into the OCSG and enjoy all the past talks and a friendly community!

bsky.app/profile/brennian.bsky.social/post/3lfqeocig4c2z
October 13, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Holy cow I just figured out you can submit directly to a journal from BioRxiv @biorxiv-evobio.bsky.social. Awesome.
August 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🍎
Man, that 4 game series against the Phils in September is gonna be a doozy.
August 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Any good recs for resources?
August 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
For anyone interested in watching the monthly OCSG research talks, all have been recorded and can be found here:

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Arthur’s incredible talk will be up soon!
OCSG_meeting_schedule
docs.google.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Phew.
Thanks for coming along on that ride.
Now go outside and pet a frog.
kermit the frog from the muppet show is standing in front of a red curtain
ALT: kermit the frog from the muppet show is standing in front of a red curtain
media.tenor.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Saganura
Sylvagemma
Teretistes
Viridihyla
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Ranoidea
Rawlinsonia
Rhyaconastes
Sandyrana
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Nyctimystes (more)
Pengilleyia
Pelodryas
Spicicalyx
Papuahyla
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Mahonabatrachus
Megatestis
Melvillihyla
Mosleyia
Nasutibatrachus
Nyctimystes
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Hyalotos
Ischnohyla
Kallistobatrachus
Lathrana
Leptobatrachus
Litoria !
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Cyclorana
Drymomantis
Dryopsophus
Eremnoculus
Exedrobatrachus
Exochohyla
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
If you've made it this far, here are images of all the pelodryadid genera. Check out the paper for even more images and other cool stuff. tinyurl.com/4udpmxsm

Amnihyla
Colleeneremia
Coggerdonia
Carichyla
Chlorohyla
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM