#SciFri: Jules Howard and Infinite Life
Regular readers of this blog will know that I love books, especially those pertaining to herpetology or different fields of popular science. This also means that I enjoy visiting book launches and meeting the authors who have put in all…
#SteveReviews: Cuba’s Wild Revolution
When you think about countries around the world that host a plethora of unique and endemic wildlife, Cuba isn’t usually one of the first that comes to mind. However, I think that perhaps it is time that that changed. Cuba’s…
#StevesLibrary: The Secret Life of Fungi
Hopefully by now, you know that I have a fascination for fungi. This has mainly stemmed from the pathogenic species that infect amphibians (such as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) and reptiles (such as Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola, which I investigated as part of my…
#SteveReviews: Mammals
It is always a cause of celebration when a new Attenborough series lands on the BBC. The latest instalment titled Mammals is an extraordinary testament to the unparalleled beauty and diversity of these animals, as well as demonstrating their ability…
#SteveReviews: Our Living World
A dominant voice in the world of nature documentaries is that of Sir David Attenborough, who has been on our screen for 70 years. It is therefore unusual and a little novel when you find a landmark nature series without…
#SteveReviews: Rattled
One thing I will never get tired of is amazing documentaries on reptiles and amphibians. Thankfully, Rattled by The Orianne Society is on of these. In this short, captivating and insightful documentary a spotlight shines on one of the most…
#SciFri: Experiences with the Merlin Bird ID app
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for tools to help make your fieldwork more efficient or to assist in the identification of particular species. With the huge uptake of smartphones and their daily use, there are a number of…
#StevesLibrary: Hacking The Code of Life
This is one of those books that I’ve recommended to a number of people, yet have accidentally forgotten to feature here on my blog. Hacking The Code of Life by Nessa Carey is a captivating exploration into the world of…
#StevesLibrary: Platypus Matters
Regular readers of the blog will know that it isn’t just books on amphibians and reptiles that I read, but all areas of science. It feels like I haven’t produced one of these reviews in forever – apologies for that…
#FeatureFriday: Sea snake conservation
Note: Every now and again I post an invited blog post by a member of the community. This time around it is the turn of Victoria Protheroe, a prolific author from the currently-dormant blog Bioweb. Thanks in advance to James…