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23.01.2022 A couple of years ago, our minibeasts were featured in a great kid's programme called Play School Art Time at the ABC studios. Here is the episode! https://iview.abc.net.au/video/CK1910H019S00 #minibeasts #bugs #insects #insectart

21.01.2022 A new post for Ocean Conservancy explores some "ink-credible" cephalopod illustrations from the BHL collection! Amongst the titles featured is "I Cefalo...podi Viventi nel Golfo di Napoli (Sistematica)" (1896). This work constitutes the 23rd monograph in the series "Fauna and Flora of the Gulf of Naples", published by the Stazione Zoologica. This particular monograph, written by Giuseppe Jatta, presents, as the name suggests, detailed information on the cephalopods of the Mediterranean. The "Fauna and Flora" series was the brain child of Anton Dohrn, prominent German Darwinist and founder of the Stazione Zoologica in Naples. Burdened by the lack of systematic studies on marine fauna in the Mediterranean, Dohrn developed the "Fauna and Flora of the Gulf of Naples" project, assigning groups of marine organisms to subject experts with instructions to write a monograph on each of the assigned groups. Each monograph was to deal with the morphology, development, systematics or ecology of the topic assigned. Dohrn also hired professional artists to create illustrations for the works. The illustrations in "I Cefalopodi" are based on watercolors by Comingio Merculiano, one of the first artists hired for the "Fauna and Flora" series. Dohrn himself attributed the success of the series in large part to the quality of the illustrations contained within the volumes, which were reproduced for the publications via lithographs by Werner and Winter. "I Cefalopodi Viventi nel Golfo di Napoli (Sistematica)" was contributed in BHL from Smithsonian Libraries and Archives.

18.01.2022 Very sad. But what a legacy!

13.01.2022 Looking at our world today can be worrisome. We too, feel anxious about the disappearing wildlife and the climate crisis. But sometimes you just need to take a ...magnifying glass and walk into your yard. There is a whole universe right there. And making that 'little' universe hospitable for beneficial insects, birds and other small wildlife is easy: just stop using toxins, leave the leaves, and plant more native species. Let's start to restore our environment, one yard after the other. www.healthyyards.org See more

09.01.2022 The incredible story of the #LordHoweIslandStickInsect The Critically Endangered Lord Howe Island Stick-insect (Dryococelus australis) was thought to have becom...e Extinct around 1920 after the introduction of rats to Lord Howe Island. In 2001 the species was rediscovered on Balls Pyramid, a rocky outcrop 23 km from the island. At the first census in 2002, only 24 specimens were reported. For 2003, an ex situ breeding program was established based on two founder pairs. Today, about 700 individuals and thousands of eggs exist in the Melbourne Zoo, and additional breeding programs were initiated in the zoos of San Diego, Toronto, and Bristol. Photograph: Joel Sartore "We know how to do it, we just need to do more of it." Jon Paul Rodriguez at the live Smithsonian Earth Optimism summit #ReverseTheRed #EarthOptimism IUCN Red List of Threatened Species link: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/6852/21426226 . IUCN Provita ONG Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC)

03.01.2022 <3 I can't believe there's no bivalve emoticon!

02.01.2022 Just a re-share, in case you missed it. We are still looking for expressions of interest for this position. Please share within your science and environment education networks! :)

02.01.2022 Want to work in Science Education? We have a Job Opportunity! We are looking for new casual minibeast science educators. If you or someone you know sounds suitable, please MESSAGE US FOR OUR EMAIL ADDRESS. [No applications via Facebook please!] - Suitably qualified and/or experienced person required to conduct workshops at schools, colleges, pre-schools, vacation care centres, libraries, festivals etc.... - A sound knowledge of 'mini-beasts' or invertebrate animals, their basic biology and ecology essential. Experience with their captive husbandry also highly desirable. - An understanding of the NSW School Syllabus and relevant themes and an ability to deliver workshops and presentations. - An ability to speak publicly and appropriately to a variety of age groups disabilities and cultural backgrounds. - An ability to captivate, inspire and manage large groups of children of assorted ages and cultural backgrounds. - Must be Reliable, neatly presented and a good communicator. - Must have own insured registered vehicle and drivers licence and be willing to travel to a variety of venues around the Greater Sydney Area. - Must have a current Working with Children Check. - Applicant should live in the Sydney area and would suit someone living in the Inner West / Ryde / Hills / Blacktown / Parramatta / Penrith / Lane Cove area (for example). Training will also be provided. Potentially Suitable Applicants will need to attend 1-2 incursions as part of the application process. Please message us for our direct email address. Please send introductory email with CV or to obtain more info. And please share with your networks! www.mini-beasts.com