Lara Durgavich
@ldurgavich.bsky.social
Still tinkering. Still a primate.
Biological anthropologist. Mom. #SciComm enthusiast. I ❤️ animals & pop culture.
Biological anthropologist. Mom. #SciComm enthusiast. I ❤️ animals & pop culture.
This is the way. Please enjoy this art I have that was made by an orangutan (1), a chimpanzee (2), and a hippo (3).
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is the way. Please enjoy this art I have that was made by an orangutan (1), a chimpanzee (2), and a hippo (3).
This is Sasha.
Sasha dgaf what anyone thinks.
Be more like Sasha.
Sasha dgaf what anyone thinks.
Be more like Sasha.
November 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is Sasha.
Sasha dgaf what anyone thinks.
Be more like Sasha.
Sasha dgaf what anyone thinks.
Be more like Sasha.
30. The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman. About 3/4 of the way through this book I thought, “I sure hope [spoiler redacted] doesn’t end up being true or that’s going to be a trite twist.” Well guess what? 🫠
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
30. The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman. About 3/4 of the way through this book I thought, “I sure hope [spoiler redacted] doesn’t end up being true or that’s going to be a trite twist.” Well guess what? 🫠
29. Unnatural Ends by Christopher Huang. Started off strong with an Agatha Christie-like premise, but the ending was kind of strange.
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
29. Unnatural Ends by Christopher Huang. Started off strong with an Agatha Christie-like premise, but the ending was kind of strange.
28. Tenacious Beasts by Christopher Preston. Interesting stories of wildlife recoveries. I esp. enjoyed the 'Ocean Partners' chapter about whales & otters (and their effects on carbon storage). I did NOT, however, enjoy seeing bonobos referred to as "monkeys" in a passing comment.
November 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
28. Tenacious Beasts by Christopher Preston. Interesting stories of wildlife recoveries. I esp. enjoyed the 'Ocean Partners' chapter about whales & otters (and their effects on carbon storage). I did NOT, however, enjoy seeing bonobos referred to as "monkeys" in a passing comment.
Excellent theatrical weekend in midtown! Took 14yo to visit the Museum of Broadway & to see Chicago and Six (both 👍👍). Ate at Sardi’s & Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Got offered a hug from Times Square Elmo (declined).
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Excellent theatrical weekend in midtown! Took 14yo to visit the Museum of Broadway & to see Chicago and Six (both 👍👍). Ate at Sardi’s & Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Got offered a hug from Times Square Elmo (declined).
Whoops, forgot my image
November 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Whoops, forgot my image
Do……..Do I need to buy this?
November 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Do……..Do I need to buy this?
Although this one from 2023 was also pretty good. #Halloween #parenting
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Although this one from 2023 was also pretty good. #Halloween #parenting
Haha, FB memory from #Halloween 2016 when The Force Awakens was very popular & my costume-making skills peaked.
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Haha, FB memory from #Halloween 2016 when The Force Awakens was very popular & my costume-making skills peaked.
We Keep The Dead Close by Becky Cooper.
I’m not usually drawn to true crime, but this tale of a Harvard archaeology grad student murdered in 1969 caught my eye due to the familiarity of the setting.
I’m not usually drawn to true crime, but this tale of a Harvard archaeology grad student murdered in 1969 caught my eye due to the familiarity of the setting.
October 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We Keep The Dead Close by Becky Cooper.
I’m not usually drawn to true crime, but this tale of a Harvard archaeology grad student murdered in 1969 caught my eye due to the familiarity of the setting.
I’m not usually drawn to true crime, but this tale of a Harvard archaeology grad student murdered in 1969 caught my eye due to the familiarity of the setting.
26. The Secret Pianist by Andie Newton.
Another WWII tale that wrapped a bit too neatly but had some good espionage along the way.
Another WWII tale that wrapped a bit too neatly but had some good espionage along the way.
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
26. The Secret Pianist by Andie Newton.
Another WWII tale that wrapped a bit too neatly but had some good espionage along the way.
Another WWII tale that wrapped a bit too neatly but had some good espionage along the way.
Halloween party tonight.
October 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Halloween party tonight.
The dead are meme-ing.
(seen on today’s dog walk)
(seen on today’s dog walk)
October 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The dead are meme-ing.
(seen on today’s dog walk)
(seen on today’s dog walk)
Don’t forget there is still much beauty in the world & it’s a good idea to pause and appreciate it. #MomentOfZen
October 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Don’t forget there is still much beauty in the world & it’s a good idea to pause and appreciate it. #MomentOfZen
For sale near me. The listing describes it as the “perfect centerpiece of any home.”
October 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
For sale near me. The listing describes it as the “perfect centerpiece of any home.”
Still getting over being sick so no protests for me today, but I did manage a brief jaunt in the woods.
October 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Still getting over being sick so no protests for me today, but I did manage a brief jaunt in the woods.
Without downloading anything, where are you at right now?
October 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Without downloading anything, where are you at right now?
Don’t forget to shop orangutan-friendly candy this #Halloween!
October 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Don’t forget to shop orangutan-friendly candy this #Halloween!
25. Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce.
A friend recommended this & I loved it. A beautiful story about female friendship.
A friend recommended this & I loved it. A beautiful story about female friendship.
October 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
25. Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce.
A friend recommended this & I loved it. A beautiful story about female friendship.
A friend recommended this & I loved it. A beautiful story about female friendship.
Treating myself to a little solo time in my backyard oasis.
October 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Treating myself to a little solo time in my backyard oasis.