We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Shohet Scholars Grant for research on the Ancient Mediterranean! Awards range from $2,000-$30,000. Deadline is Feburary 1, 2026. More information: www.catacombsociety.org/shohet-schol...

Cross River gorillas (Gorilla gorilla dielhii) are endemic to Cameroon and Nigeria. Only 100-250 mature individuals exist. Once hunted to near extinction. Still threatened by uncontrolled hunting and habitat loss. Critically Endangered.

🚨⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️🚨 i just found out that the smallest mustelidae is literally called the least weasel

“Financial restrictions oblige funders to reject vast numbers of sound proposals. Why not retain them for other funders to consider?” www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/comm...

Evolutionary psychologists have long believed that men prefer physical traits in women which are cues to high potential fertility. A new review concludes: “current evidence base is too weak to support the claim that women’s feminine morphological traits are associated with reproductive potential”

The golden snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana) are endemic to China's Tibetan Plateau. They endure the coldest temperatures of any nonhuman primates. Flattened noses may protect against frostbite. Threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and disturbances from tourist activities. Endangered.

Through education and awareness, New England Primate Conservancy's programs empower people to protect all of Earth’s citizens. By turning knowledge into compassion, we inspire action that safeguards life and fosters a more sustainable world. Check us out! neprimateconservancy.org

Friday was World Lemur Day. Since we were caught up in Halloween posts, let's celebrate them today! youtu.be/2i3SHCDex5A

Really happy to see that the original article photos have been updated to include Hellen Obiri 🎊

The casual sexism of a woman breaking a sports record, getting the lead of the article headline, but then entirely missing from the photographic coverage. Could we please celebrate her with a picture or her triumph? Or were the photographers too busy with the boys?

AI agents tried to do graphic design, video editing, game development, and administrative chores like scraping data. "Even the best could perform less than 3 percent of the work, earning $1,810 out of a possible $143,991," writes @willknight.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/ai-age...

A video journey into the world of primates, their habitats, their lifestyles, and more. A collection of youth-friendly videos for understanding primates, primate conservation, and how everyone can help. neprimateconservancy.org/discovering-...

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Southern muriquis (Brachyteles arachnoides) occupy forest fragments in Brazil’s coastal Atlantic rainforest. Less affectionate and more competitive than their "hippy" northern muriqui counterparts. Est. population of 1100-1200 individuals. Threatened by forest loss and hunting. Critically Endangered

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Bale monkeys (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis) are endemic to the Ethiopian highlands in the Bale Mountains. Habitat specialists, they live in bamboo forests; 75% of their diet consists of young bamboo leaves. Threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and capture due to human-wildlife conflicts. Vulnerable.

As much as I do love a New England fall, this time of year is also when I miss New Mexico the most- especially the smell of roasting green chile early in the season!!

"The Wish programme can empower women and give them a rare chance to make a decision about their body and life, he says. “That’s not something exotic. It’s not a luxury. It’s a necessity … if they make this cut, they are cutting a necessity.”" www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

#CrowCoG is hiring🚨MULTIPLE PAID RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITIONS 🚨for our 2026 field season (May - Sep)! Field and aviary-based positions - come help us study the remarkable tool-making New Caledonian crows. Apply here: bit.ly/3WlxxHE

Post-doc position with James Higham at NYU looking at the effects that hurricanes have on aging and how sociality may mitigate these effects. bioanth.org/jobs/post-do...

*screams internally into the void*

Mt. Kilimanjaro Guerezas (Colobus caudatus) are found at the Kenya-Tanzania border in montane forests that include Mt. Kilimanjaro and Arusha National Parks. They occupy a severely fragmented geographic range. Threatened by habitat loss, fragmentation, and human population expansion. Vulnerable.

Golden-white bare-eared marmosets (Mico leucippe) are endemic to the Brazilian Amazon in humid tropical rainforest. They live in extended family groups of between four and 15 individuals. Tolerant of some forest degradation and fragmentation. Least Concern. Photo: © josiel_lemes/iNaturalist/CC 4.0.

Who robbed the Louvre right answers only.

A little good news for your Friday night 🦧 news.mongabay.com/2025/10/tapa...

Eastern lesser bamboo lemurs (Hapalemur griseus) are primarily native to eastern regions of Madagascar. They live near and among bamboo and eat bamboo stalks and vines. One of the most hunted of all lemurs. Threatened by habitat loss and unsustainable hunting. Listed as Vulnerable.

The Sela macaque (Macaca selai) is a NEWLY named macaque species, described in 2022. Found in Arunachal Pradesh around the Sela Pass region of the Himalayas. Longer-tailed than Arunachal macaques. Their conservation status has not yet been evaluated. Photo: © Nandini Velho/iNaturalist/CC 4.0.

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns’s new PBS series, “The American Revolution,” tells the nation’s founding story. Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg asks Burns: What would the Founding Fathers make of this political moment in America? Watch the full discussion: https://bit.ly/3J6Yqfc

East Sumatran banded langurs (Presbytis percura) feed on non-native rubber trees introduced into their habitat. These became a cash crop, with huge swaths of forests destroyed. The langurs are now only found in a few isolated forests. Critically Endangered. Photo: ©Irfan Nurarifin/iNaturalist/CC.

Blond capuchins (Sapajus flavius) are found in a handful of populations along Brazil's Atlantic coast. An estimated 500 mature individuals remain. Losing habitat to coastal development, cattle ranching, & farming; habitats are severely fragmented. Endangered. Photo: Miguelrangeljr/Creative Commons.

Sometimes referred to as "lesser apes," gibbons dwell high in the canopy of tropical and subtropical rainforests across East, South, and Southeast Asia. Known for their agility and grace, and their complex songs, these primates are crucial to reforesting their ecosystems. youtu.be/uEct1wVggwQ

Yes! A little bit of feel good news in these Trying TimesTM 🐳

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

Cao-vit gibbons (Nomascus nasutus), also called eastern black crested gibbons. were considered extinct until 2002. Thanks to coordinated conservation efforts, their population has rebounded and stabilized at an estimated 135 individuals. Still Critically Endangered. youtu.be/BcjsJ7Eimtg

Every week I recruit more archaeologists and every week I run out of archaeologists again. Lol.

Look at that glorious mustache 12/10 🐒

We’re hiring for two machine learning roles. A chance to do cutting edge things with ML to make this place a lot more personalized. jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...

Get ready for a mind-blowing journey into the world of scientific species identification. Put on your scientist hat as you crack codes and craft dichotomous keys to distinguish between feisty tamarins and lively lemurs. Let the scientific sleuthing begin! neprimateconservancy.org/dichotomous-key/

RFK Jr. was never fit to be Department of Health and Human Services secretary—and his failed leadership since his confirmation has put lives in danger. Sign the petition! sign.moveon.org/petitions/fi...

🚨 New paper! 🚨 🐒 White-faced capuchins experience high rates of infanticide. 🐒 Infanticide is costly to female reproduction. 🐒 Do females exhibit the Bruce effect (termination of pregnancy) to reduce these costs? 🐒 Spoiler: Nope! Read more ▶️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Embark on a virtual scavenger hunt to discover the importance of primate conservation. Each step helps you uncover clues that lead to solving a mystery quote. Covers a range of topics related to conservation and primate protection. neprimateconservancy.org/conservation...

New Video! Galagos, pottos, and angwantibos are the prosimians of mainland Africa. Not nearly as well-known or charismatic as the better-known lemurs of Madagascar. They are unique! All nocturnal, their unusual lifestyles will surely surprise you. Find out about them here! youtu.be/tvUYkD6ledw

Welp here we are again, fresh out of Archaeologists for Skype a Scientist matches. This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists! Archaeologists! Please volunteer www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

A one-of-a-kind downloadable primate card deck includes instructions for 4 games, showcasing the diversity of primate species and their natural habitats. Bonus section: "Who's in the Cards". Enjoy learning while you play! Find it here: neprimateconservancy.org/primates-and...

Panamanian white-throated capuchins (Cebus imitator) are native to Costa Rica, Honduras, central and western Nicaragua, and western Panama, with unconfirmed sightings in Belize and Guatemala. Threatened by habitat loss, hunting for the pet trade, and persecution for crop raiding. Vulnerable.

Love crabs? Get a Crab facts (or eel facts or frog facts) advent calendar here! Squidfacts.net They fund my science education nonprofit @skypeascientist.bsky.social!

I wanted to get a video of this ghost crab but every time I got close to their hole they scuttled back in, so I tried getting clever with it. I made a little sandcastle and shoved my phone into it, hit record, and walked away. Crab was VERY suspicious of this addition to their environment.

If you’re at the joint meetings of ASP and MPIG - or even if you aren’t but you like primates - you should follow along on Bluesky!! 👇🏻🙈

Our Places of Science scheme is now open for applications. If you're a small museum looking to tell stories of science and scientists relevant to your local community, you could get up to £3,500 to support your project. For more info royalsociety.org/grants/place...

Don't believe everything you read on the internet, kids.