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Joshua Rapp Learn

@JoshuaLearn1

Expat Albertan reporter in DC. NG, Discover, NYT, Hakai, Smithso. Español, français, português. Outraged about the constant outrage. ig: vagabondreports

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined September 2011
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Finding frozen lizards high up in the Argentine Andes nytimes.com/2020/07/31/scien…
Lizard Popsicles, Anyone? (Published 2020)

Lizard Popsicles, Anyone? (Published 2020)

The coolest reptiles on the planet occasionally freeze solid.

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Four straight wins. Four straight years. #LetsGoOilers
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Drought brings drinking problems for Tequila bats wildlife.org/wild-cam-drough…
Wild Cam: Drought brings drinking problems for Tequila bats - The Wildlife Society

Wild Cam: Drought brings drinking problems for Tequila bats - The Wildlife Society

Are long-nosed bats diversifying their feeding patterns in response to increased dry periods?

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Why the idea that the Maya civilization ‘collapsed’ is wrong nationalgeographic.com/histo… via @NatGeo
New research challenges the idea that the Maya civilization collapsed

New research challenges the idea that the Maya civilization collapsed

Laser scans and other evidence show the Maya persisted in rural areas long after big cities collapsed.

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It's official, @ratebeer is finally closing. It's been a long ride, and another blow for independent breweries. @Brewbound @BeerConnoisseur @AmericaCrftBeer
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Why did Neanderthals and humans bury their dead? Scientists have a new theory. nationalgeographic.com/scien… via @NatGeo
Why did Neanderthals and humans bury their dead? Scientists have a new theory.

Why did Neanderthals and humans bury their dead? Scientists have a new theory.

The two species began burying their dead at roughly the same time and place. Now some archaeologists think competition may have played a role in burials.

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The eagles of lion death nationalgeographic.com/anima… via @NatGeo
In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch

In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch

Martial eagles, with wingspans that can exceed six feet, can take out young impalas or gazelles. Recently, researchers have seen them targeting another species’ young.

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The Eagles of Death nationalgeographic.com/anima…
In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch

In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch

Martial eagles, with wingspans that can exceed six feet, can take out young impalas or gazelles. Recently, researchers have seen them targeting another species’ young.

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Christine Dell'Amore@cdellamore3 Oct 2024
I say it all the time, but nature is brutal. And sometimes, lion cubs are lunch. @JoshuaLearn1 has the story for @NatGeo nationalgeographic.com/anima…
In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch

In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch

Martial eagles, with wingspans that can exceed six feet, can take out young impalas or gazelles. Recently, researchers have seen them targeting another species’ young.

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In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch nationalgeographic.com/anima… via @NatGeo
In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch

In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch

Martial eagles, with wingspans that can exceed six feet, can take out young impalas or gazelles. Recently, researchers have seen them targeting another species’ young.

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She Didn’t Like His Song, So She Tried to Eat Him nytimes.com/2024/07/16/scien…
She Didn’t Like His Song, So She Tried to Eat Him (Published 2024)

She Didn’t Like His Song, So She Tried to Eat Him (Published 2024)

It’s not easy being green, golden and male, according to a researcher’s observation of attempted frog cannibalism in Australia.

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PFAS: How 'forever chemicals' reached one of the world's most pristine areas | New Scientist

PFAS: How 'forever chemicals' reached one of the world's most pristine areas | New Scientist

Scientists have found significant concentrations of a type of PFAS chemical in the air deep in the Amazon rainforest, suggesting it travelled over 100 kilometres from an industrial hub

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These sharks have rare earth metals in their organs. Is your old cell phone the culprit? nationalgeographic.com/anima… via @NatGeo
Why are cell phone contaminants showing up in tiger sharks?

Why are cell phone contaminants showing up in tiger sharks?

Elements that power cell phones and electric cars have been found in sharks off the coast of Brazil, but their source and impact remains a mystery.

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Christine Dell'Amore@cdellamore23 Jul 2024
OK so the MSM may be going bonkers with the #cocaineshark news, but I must point out that @JoshuaLearn1 had the story FIRST for @NatGeo! And it's pretty scary. nationalgeographic.com/anima…
'Cocaine sharks' in Brazil expose ocean pollution

'Cocaine sharks' in Brazil expose ocean pollution

Illegal drug-production labs may be releasing substances into the water that could harm Brazilian sharpnose sharks and other marine animals.

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In areas of East Africa the sky turns pink when lesser flamingos take flight. That sight inspired a zoologist to look at what the future holds for the birds there. @JoshuaLearn1 reports on how climate change may impact the iconic species. smithsonianmag.com/science-n…
How Will Climate Change Hurt Lesser Flamingos?

How Will Climate Change Hurt Lesser Flamingos?

Their food supply in East African lakes could collapse as rains increase

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Sharks found with cocaine in their systems. How did that happen? nationalgeographic.com/anima… via @NatGeo
'Cocaine sharks' in Brazil expose ocean pollution

'Cocaine sharks' in Brazil expose ocean pollution

Illegal drug-production labs may be releasing substances into the water that could harm Brazilian sharpnose sharks and other marine animals.

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How Will Climate Change Hurt Lesser Flamingos? - smithsonianmag.com/science-n… @smithsonianmag
How Will Climate Change Hurt Lesser Flamingos?

How Will Climate Change Hurt Lesser Flamingos?

Their food supply in East African lakes could collapse as rains increase

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She Didn’t Like His Song, So She Tried to Eat Him nytimes.com/2024/07/16/scien…
She Didn’t Like His Song, So She Tried to Eat Him (Published 2024)

She Didn’t Like His Song, So She Tried to Eat Him (Published 2024)

It’s not easy being green, golden and male, according to a researcher’s observation of attempted frog cannibalism in Australia.

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Hurricanes May Prune Gulf Mangroves eos.org/articles/hurricanes-…
Hurricanes May Prune Gulf Mangroves - Eos

Hurricanes May Prune Gulf Mangroves - Eos

Tropical storms knock down the tallest trees and stunt the growth of others.

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Come work with me and @DanaKobi at The Wildlife Society! tinyurl.com/tws-writer @DCSWA @WritersofColor #sciencewriting #scicomm
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Joshua Rapp Learn@JoshuaLearn121 May 2024
Come work with me and @DanaKobi at The Wildlife Society! @DCSWA @WritersofColor #sciencewriting
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The Wildlife Society is seeking an internal affairs writer to generate articles for the Society’s website and The Wildlife Professional membership magazine. The position is remote and applications must be submitted by June 9. Details at tinyurl.com/tws-writer.
Blue, red graphic promoting job opening for internal affairs writer. Text reads: We are hiring. Internal affairs writer. Full-time, remote. Apply by Jun 9. Details tinyurl.com/tws-writer

ALT Blue, red graphic promoting job opening for internal affairs writer. Text reads: We are hiring. Internal affairs writer. Full-time, remote. Apply by Jun 9. Details tinyurl.com/tws-writer

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