Shawn Morrison

Brace yourself. This is a tough image to see of Jasper- Maligne Lodge. Same eyewitness says PetroCan/ Brightspot were hit. This was over half hour ago. (Please note, I did not take this photo and was personally sent it under the guise the photo capturer wants anonymity)

👀 Check out this #newpaper using #cameratraps and SEM to show complex direct and indirect effects of industrial disturbance on the "caribou community", reinforcing the need to address habitat degradation as the root cause of threatened species declines and ecosystem change

The boreal caribou face imminent threats to its recovery in three Quebec herds. 🫎 Together, we must do more to protect this species that contributes to the health of our forests. 🌳

***New paper alert***: WOLF CULLS The 1st series of pre/post cull analysis of #wolfculls in the #boreal. Survivors avoid linear features prev. used to hunt #caribou, switch to #cutblocks where #deer are prevalent. Ramifications for the future! doi.org/10.1016/j.bioc…

The ABMI is a growing, fast-paced organization working at the cutting edge of monitoring biodiversity and their habitats. We are currently seeking high quality candidates for three positions. Find more information on our careers page: ow.ly/86vu50RRQJj #Hiring

Had a great time discussing the challenges and opportunities of the science-policy interface with Andre Mader over on his excellent podcast "The Case For Conservation" open.spotify.com/episode/2hXM2D…

@cole_burton I think the lion will insist on being first author.

Today's office and study partner

Looking for pikas.

"Science by Canoe" is an interactive article documenting our month-long expedition to a remote part of Canada. focusongeography.org/publications/p… @AmericanGeo @ZZMitch @profgk1 #treeline #tundra

These autumn skies just have a mood about them. Autumn Sky 8x8” oil #Autumn #painting

A beautiful fox at Inverness.

Sheesh!😲 I spent some time this month reading through the latest scientific literature on how CLIMATE CHANGE and other anthropogenic forces are expected to reshape North America's boreal forest. I didn't realize just how *extensively* human activity was TRANSFORMING it! 🧵

Happy 111th birthday to this little one

This is a strangler fig tree, Inside this tree is a hollow space where a different tree stood The strangler fig's seeds have made their way into the canopy of a host tree and germinated. As the fig's roots grow, they cascade down the trunk, Once they are in the ground it competes for nutrients and water with the host. Then It gradually tightens its grip around the host tree This process hinders the flow of water and nutrients, causing the host tree to weaken and eventually die. Over time, the strangler fig takes over completely, once the process is complete, the original tree decomposes, a hollow centre is all that remains to mark its existence

@RyanKBrook I had a woodpecker do that to mine.

The guy carrying a 50lb #kettlebell up and down the #GlenoraSteps for reps is my new motivational guru.

@heatdaddy69420 Where is Donald Bradman on this list? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Bradm…

GREATEST ATHLETES OF ALL TIME (Not up for discussion) 1. Michael Jordan 2. Tom Brady 3. LeBron James 4. Lionel Messi 5. Floyd Mayweather 6. Rachel Starr 7. Tiger Woods 8. Wayne Gretzky 9. Joey Chesnut 10. Roger Federer