Join us on Saturday, February 7th for a live Q&A with the authors and editors of βThe Evolution of Cetacean Societiesβ
18:00 GMT / 10am PT
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We are hiring β postdoc position exploring how kinship shapes social ageing in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social and Prof Rufus Johnstone (Cambridge) starts 1st April 2026 and ends 31st March 2029. Apps close 2nd Feb. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ788/p...
13.01.2026 14:42 β π 54 π 58 π¬ 1 π 2
Almost four years on since we started work on this project, it feels surreal to have a copy in my hand. @stephanielking.bsky.social @darrencroft.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social
17.12.2025 14:04 β π 41 π 5 π¬ 0 π 1
@exetermarine.bsky.social @whaleresearch.bsky.social
13.01.2026 14:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We are hiring β postdoc position exploring how kinship shapes social ageing in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social and Prof Rufus Johnstone (Cambridge) starts 1st April 2026 and ends 31st March 2029. Apps close 2nd Feb. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ788/p...
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MSc by Res opportunity - developing behavioural indicators to inform killer whale conservation with
@exeter.ac.uk @whaleresearch.bsky.social @seadocsociety.bsky.social
People from underrepresented groups in marine science encouraged to apply.
Deadline 19Dec
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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Looking for an interdisciplinary funded #PhD in #bees and #physics, #behaviour, #physiology, #neuroethology, modelling? Call open now. International students eligible. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... Centre for Research in Aimal Behaviour @crab-exeter.bsky.social
Exeter campus.
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Exciting opportunity to work on a research project focused on the conservation and management of one of the worldβs most iconic and endangered marine mammals: the Southern Resident killer whales!
Fully funded for 17 months, covering national/international tuition fees. Based in the UK.
22.10.2025 21:44 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
@exetermarine.bsky.social
22.10.2025 10:45 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
MSc by Res opportunity - developing behavioural indicators to inform killer whale conservation with
@exeter.ac.uk @whaleresearch.bsky.social @seadocsociety.bsky.social
People from underrepresented groups in marine science encouraged to apply.
Deadline 19Dec
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
22.10.2025 10:44 β π 29 π 21 π¬ 1 π 3
@exetermarine.bsky.social
22.10.2025 10:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text reads 'we're hiring, graduate research assistant and postdoctoral research associate. Logo are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york
text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines the graduate research assistant position, which is part time (14 hours), fixed term until 0ct 2028, based at the university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york
text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines postdoctoral research associate position, which is full-time fixed term until 31st oct 2028, starting salary Β£34.6k, location is university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york
Fancy working with killer whales?
We have two exciting opportunities to support the work of Professor @darrencroft.bsky.social and team.
π Graduate Research Assistant - lnkd.in/egy9Knka
π Postdoctoral Research Associate - lnkd.in/eXyP7fZ4
Deadlines 22nd/19th Oct.
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26.09.2025 13:05 β π 13 π 11 π¬ 0 π 1
We are hiring (Post number 2) - join us as a graduate research assistant to support killer whale research. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct.
jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
24.09.2025 13:15 β π 9 π 10 π¬ 0 π 1
@exetermarine.bsky.social
23.09.2025 18:38 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We are hiring - PDRA position exploring how information access shapes social dynamics in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT336/p...
23.09.2025 18:29 β π 32 π 44 π¬ 1 π 5
Very excited to see our paper using historical data to infer toothed whale lifespans published this week in the Biological Journal of the Linnaean Society (@biojlinnsoc.bsky.social)
doi.org/10.1093/biol...
w. @darrencroft.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social @mialybkaer.bsky.social, Dan Franks
06.06.2025 10:14 β π 22 π 11 π¬ 2 π 0
Looking forward to reading this latest paper from Dan Franks and team - Ecology needs a causal overhaul onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
12.05.2025 05:52 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Exciting opportunities to join us at the university of Exeter as an MSc student
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Professor, Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Lecturer posts - Glasgow City (GB) job with University of Glasgow | 12838283
University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesΒ School of Psychology & Neuroscience Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psy...
Weβre recruiting for 5 faculty positions in cognitive neuroscience, psychology & animal neuroscience!
Exciting science going on @UofG, Glasgow is an amazing and green city with the friendliest people, and youβll have the stunning highlands on your doorstep!
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26.03.2025 13:45 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The cover image is provided by @whaleresearch.bsky.social and features J-pod swimming off the west side of San Juan Island (WA, USA) - a special thanks to @drwhale.bsky.social (CWR Research Director and chapter author) for capturing the original video from which this still was taken.
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The Evolution of Cetacean Societies
From leading cetacean biologists, an up-to-date, comprehensive collection exploring advancements in our understanding of cetacean ecology, behavior, and societies. Β Cetaceansβwhales, dolphins, and po...
π³ UPCOMING BOOK ALERT π¬
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies
Really enjoyed working on this project with a fantastic editorial team @andrewfoote.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social
Preorder available now shorturl.at/Y58at out Jan2026
#whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour
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The Evolution of Cetacean Societies
Edited by @darrencroft.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social and myself
Preorder available now
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π³ UPCOMING BOOK ALERT π¬
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies
Edited by @darrencroft.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social and myself
Preorder available now
press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
#whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour
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@exetermarine.bsky.social
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The cover image is provided by @whaleresearch.bsky.social and features J-pod swimming off the west side of San Juan Island (WA, USA) - a special thanks to @drwhale.bsky.social
(CWR Research Director and chapter author) for capturing the original video from which this still was taken.
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YouTube video by Lakeshore Drive Productions
Counting Orca | Trailer
A new film called Counting Orca celebrates the life of Ken Balcomb - who spent decades studying the endangered "southern resident" killer whales
It features @darrencroft.bsky.social & the premiere is next month - more details here π nhmu.utah.edu/events/count...
Watch the trailer below π
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The back corner of the LSB
We want you to work with us!
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences:
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17.12.2024 12:35 β π 57 π 72 π¬ 0 π 3
Postdoc @ evol-lab. A Leverhulme funded 3-year postdoc studying body shape evolution (through a sexual conflict lens) on Exeter's Penryn (UK) campus. Starts April 2025. Contact David Hosken @ U of Exeter for detail.
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Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter
And the secnd one closing 11 December midnight:
7. Investigating the mechanistic interactions between senses, nutrition, and view-based navigation that underlie the foraging choices of social and solitary bees. With a CASE partner& @seanrands.bsky.social. To apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
07.12.2024 13:27 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Behavioural ecologist @ University of Bristol, interested in the rules and mechanisms of behavioural/ecological interactions in a whole host of different systems. Easily distracted.
webby stuff: www.seanrands.com
Elephant follower for 40+ years, with the odd primate and bird (especially birds) thrown in. Mentor.
Assistant Professor studying cetacean genetics and social networks at Texas A&M University at Galveston | PI @sb-dolphins.bsky.social
People and science healing the sea.
Dedicated to the study and conservation of the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale (Orca) population in the Pacific Northwest since 1976
www.whaleresearch.com
Cultural evolution researcher at the University of Exeter (Penryn campus), UK.
Past President of the Cultural Evolution Society @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
Website: alexmesoudi.com
Professor of Behavioural Ecology @ Bristol | social behaviour, vocal communication, cooperation, conflict, global change biology | love teaching and mentoring | love family time more
https://www.bio.bris.ac.uk/research/behavior/Vocal_Communication/
Certified bird brain, researching cognitive and social ecology of parrots and parids. Currently holding down a dual position at the Australian National University and the University of Zurich
Killer whale researcher in the Pacific Northwest. Drones, statistics, and conservation.
I am Co-Editor-in-Chief for Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology and retired professor of Animal Ecology, University of Bonn
Professor of Animal Behaviour @ University of Bristol | cetacean communication and cognition group | loves dogs | PI @ Shark Bay Dolphin Research | she/her π³οΈβπ
Royal Society University Research Fellow researching cetacean communication and culture @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and @seamammalresearch.bsky.social
Evolutionary behavioral biologist at Wageningen University, Netherlands - - - Fish, cognition, brains...not necessarily in that order
Lecturer in Marine Conservation Science at Uni. of Exeter with @exetermarine.bsky.social
Satellite tracking | BRUVS | Fisheries | Sharks & Rays
Complex Systems | Epi-things | Computational Social Science | Physics | Music | Photography.
Postdoc at Denmark Tekniske Universitet (DTU). #epidemics #complexsystems #physics #computationalsocialscience
At the Ostner-SchΓΌlke Lab at University of GΓΆttingen and German Primate Center we focus on primate behavioral ecology & endocrinology and run the Phu Khieo Assamese Macaque Project in Thailand
The Behavioural Ecology Group of @ucph.bsky.social. Our group, led by @ebriefer.bsky.social, focuses on the relationships among vertebrate behaviour, emotion, communication, and cognition.
Evolutionary ecologist in the Kokko lab, JGU Mainz. Recovering guppy-botherer, interested in eco-evolutionary processes that generate and maintain diversity. Models, stats, long-term studies.
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Also likes: food, landscapes, guitars
Research Fellow in the Institute of Ecology and Evolution at University of Edinburgh. Social networks, behaviour, disease, demography and some wildlife photos.
Behavioural & evolutionary ecologist
Prof @uqam, Montreal.
Livre : Le dilemme de la gazelle @HumenSciences;
Chronique : Moteur de Recherche @iciradiocanada.bsky.social
#personality, #behaviour, #life_history, #phenotypic_plasticity, #quantitative_genetics
