@tcmbakker.bsky.social
I am Co-Editor-in-Chief for Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology and retired professor of Animal Ecology, University of Bonn
On my way home from the 11th triennial Stickleback conference, which was at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on Vancouver Island. Had a great time, with lots of fascinating science talks and great conversations with colleagues. Some photos:
adobe.ly/4fieJBD
Doe eventjes wat nodig is, teken 'm die oproep: doemee.greenpeace.nl/actie/groen-...
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We are looking for a postdoc to join our group to work on an ERC funded project on avian reproductive microbiomes. nioo.knaw.nl/en/vacancies...
Please RT! #microbes #microbiomes #sparrows #postdoc
The Local Organizing Commitee welcomes behavioral ecologists from across the world and of all career stages to enjoy a five-day meeting rich in top-notch science and ample networking opportunities in Turin (Italy), 20-24 July 2026.
28.06.2025 21:24 β π 92 π 41 π¬ 1 π 7
New cover image for Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Writer: tbakker1
tbakker1
49 minutes ago
1 min read
Starting with the May issue, BES has a new cover image.
See Szala K, Tobolka M, Surmacki A (2025) Behav Ecol Sociobiol 79:66.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
In a converted canal building in Amsterdam, they are showing off a collection of truly original and decidedly macabre preserved animal artworks in the new Art Zoo Museum. www.dutchnews.nl/2025/06/beau...
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Highway to heaven: Happy 750th birthday, Amsterdam! www.dutchnews.nl?p=253574
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AI in Scientific Writing
Researchers in ANZ: Explore how Generative AI is transforming academic writing & publishing! Join our webinar to learn about AI tools, ethics, editorial policies & strategies to protect research integrity. bit.ly/4jRq24i #Webinar #AcademicSky
21.06.2025 17:30 β π 5 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
New cover image for Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Writer: tbakker1
tbakker1
49 minutes ago
1 min read
Starting with the May issue, BES has a new cover image.
See Szala K, Tobolka M, Surmacki A (2025) Behav Ecol Sociobiol 79:66.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Latest from the Nature Podcast π Male mice can grow female organs β if their mothers lack iron
https://go.nature.com/3SY8I2V
π§οΈπ± rain calls π±π§οΈ
Cool study in @behavecol.bsky.social from Framond et al. (Brumm lab, @mpiforbi.bsky.social) of a poorly understood chaffinch call type
Based on playbacks + field studies they conclude these are female-directed alarm calls
academic.oup.com/beheco/artic...
#prattle π¬
#bioacoustics
Male Japanese giant water bugs exhibit exceptional paternal care.
blog.willyvanstrien.nl/2025/05/27/a...
ObszΓΆn: Reichste Prozent der WeltbevΓΆlkerung besitzt nicht nur 45 % des weltweiten VermΓΆgens, sondern trug im Vergleich zum Durchschnitt 26-mal mehr zu Jahrhundert-Hitzewellen bei. Wer die #Klimakrise befeuert, sollte auch fΓΌr die Folgen aufkommen. #VermΓΆgenssteuer jetzt! #TaxTheRich
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βAlchemyβ In Action As CERN Detects Lead Atoms Turning Into Gold
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025, 11 AM NYC / 5 PM Paris
Eli Strauss, Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Germany
Title: Exploring nepotistic societies with spotted hyenas
Live on zoom for subscribers.
YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/channel/UClX...
Natural History Museum Denmark
We are hiring. The Natural History Museum Denmark seeks a Tenure-track Assistant Professor and Curator in Vertebrate Paleontology.
Duties are collection-based research, curation of collections, teaching and public engagement.
Deadline: 18 May 2025. View full job posting: bit.ly/3XPIQcg
What an incredible talk π
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Watch here last weeks FINE by Mike Webster about
Sexual signals & divergence in Australian fairywrens: From genes to behavior to speciation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNMD...
π£ SEMINAR SERIES 2025 β 1 week to go!π£
Join us Tuesday 29 April at 2pm GMT for the first seminar of 2025!
π¦ Dr. Damien Farine (ANU) on The Costs of Collective Behaviour
π Live on YouTube β www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9z...
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Free & open to all!
#AnimalBehaviour #OnlineSeminar #CollectiveBehaviour
THE URBAN NATURALIST is on sale! Enjoy 25% to 50% off your order! Just visit Tertulia and enter code URBAN.
tertulia.com/book/the-urb...
#urbannature #urbanecology #naturalhistory #nerdystuff #citizenscience #GiftsForGeeks #citynature #biology #animals #floraandfauna #fungi
Curious about using artificial intelligence to boost your research? Here are the programs you shouldnβt miss
https://go.nature.com/4ls2K7a
A Vancouver Island marmot pup watches you intently. What are they thinking? Are they thinking about how much they need YOU to apply your incredible research skills to saving their species? No. At least probably not. But they do need it, even if they are not thinking it. Is this a fantastical and highly inaccurate description of the inner monologue of a small marmot really "descriptive alt text?" We think so. For the record, the marmot is resting its forelegs on a surprising diamond shaped rock, both on a larger moss covered stone with grasses in the background.
Reminder: We are seeking TWO Postdoctoral Fellows for conservation research of the critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot: a population & habitat viability modelling & a conservation genomics position in partnership with @unbc-nresi.bsky.social More info marmots.org/recovery-eff... #consgen π
04.04.2025 16:50 β π 30 π 19 π¬ 1 π 0
Waarom ziet deze jonge kolibrie eruit als een rups?
blog.willyvanstrien.nl/2025/04/02/n...
The sky resembles ocean waves
27.03.2025 13:23 β π 150 π 15 π¬ 4 π 3fully agree with you, Marco. I hardly use them in the review process as an EiC.
27.03.2025 17:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Researchers discover a rare example of defensive mimicry in birds. scim.ag/42407j7
25.03.2025 13:15 β π 76 π 16 π¬ 1 π 1
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
πΊπΈ The number of millionaires in the US is 22 million, or 8.5% of adult population
26.03.2025 05:17 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Crossing our fingers for the results World Illustration Awards. We think Javi should win with the commissioned orangutan illo, and we're not biased.
26.03.2025 08:15 β π 11 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
