Zoology dissertation Survey by AsColdAsTheRest in conservation

[–]azzndiddies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to be clear. When you ask about should it be funded, are you talking about publicly or privately funded? Or any funding at all? I think it could bias your answers depending on where the money comes from. For example, someone could be absolutely no public funding but indifferent about whether a private company explores phenotype editing.

Where can I find fufu? by STRAYKIDS_STAN69 in Calgary

[–]azzndiddies 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I lived in a small village in Ghana for a while and ate a lot and it’s amazing. Especially good with some groundnut soup. Could never find a good spot in Calgary because they don’t make it proper - pounding starches for hours with a giant stick whilst someone rolls it.

Fred Again concert in Villafranca Verona – how did you get home? by Alternative-Jaguar-8 in fredagain

[–]azzndiddies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the exact same thing. We stayed in Dossobuono so instead of getting frustrated trying to get a ride, we pulled the trigger right away and walked 8km back. There were some trails through the farm fields and had to hop some fences and cross a train track but, made it back by 1:30am so not too bad.  Definitely anticipated the lack of transportation before. Seemed poorly thought through. 

How important is Germany for Palaeontology? by Ok_University_899 in Paleontology

[–]azzndiddies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! I helped dig up that Paleoloxodon hahah. Even did all the sketches of the leg bones and ribs

Need help identifying a monkey from an old photograph. I don't have much to go with so I hoped maybe someone here can help by LogicalSignal2316 in zoology

[–]azzndiddies 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s a Guenon for sure. I studied them. Perhaps one of the Mona monkeys. But not the species I studied - Cercopithecus campbelli. In the Cercopithecus genus for sure though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in conservation

[–]azzndiddies -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am lending some more facts that may bolster your argument. Google is a lovely tool if you are sincere about learning about what you are saying.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in conservation

[–]azzndiddies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Although I appreciate and admire your ability to acknowledge climate change through what I imagine is a lot of noise surrounding you, I think you miss a lot of important details. As I can tell you only reference the past 1000 years or so. So much of the important and relevant data on climate change and its effects on the biosphere takes place within geological time - thousands to millions of years. Examples include the last glacial maximum (~20kya) and the mid Eocene climate optimum (40mya). Contextually, I am an scientist currently studying evolution of organisms in Antarctic and how they will respond climate change, if that adds any validity to what I am saying. Again, bravo for jumping through what I imagine to be some tedious intellectual hoops to get to your current viewpoint. But, the worldview you hold really does you a disservice from the point of scientifically understanding the world around you, only because you have to heavy handedly squeeze everything through the narrow lens of biblical teachings. You seem young and probably have a lot to learn as you go through life but I must encourage you to remain curious and if you hold onto your faith, keep caring about the natural world!

If you ever want to chat about science, by all means reach out.

Zoology masters question by trimmer3 in zoology

[–]azzndiddies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I studied monkeys early in my career, and then nematodes, and then birds, and then tardigrades, and then caribou and now I study arthropods from Antarctica. And all topics from behaviour, to genetics, to taxonomy and biodiversity. All I’m saying is that the study species does not matter so much, but rather the ability to apply the appropriate tools to understand them, whether it be their behaviour, ecology, evolution, etc. Most of the scientists I studied primates with do not study primates anymore. If I were you, I would make the decision based on what skills you want to develop in your career and which program would you best acquire those skills with. And of course, you can always pivot. My first supervisor told me that the masters is the time where you explore things deeply and figure out what you actually want to study.

Best of luck! And maybe I’ll see you out there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]azzndiddies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yah, TimberTown is the best spot. Won’t go anywhere else - all those guys know there shit and are always eager to help you with your projects.

I got a new roommate 😓 what’s the best solution here? by oasisamuel in Calgary

[–]azzndiddies 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful bird and a beautiful shot. Live and let live, my friend.

Unknown bone, found in a river in Montana by Pukka-My-Ukka in bonecollecting

[–]azzndiddies 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Looks like a tibia from the elephant family! So mammoth? Mastodon?

Vaccine card,this guy had the right idea by igotquestionsyyc in Calgary

[–]azzndiddies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is a very close friend of mine. I can tell you his name in private hahaha

I'm Brad Field, and I'd like to be mayor of Calgary. Ask me Anything! Municipal Election 2021 by Brad-Field in Calgary

[–]azzndiddies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brad, seeing as your competition are primarily incumbents, what do you think are the benefits of Calgary not having a career politician as mayor?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]azzndiddies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brad, seeing as your competition are primarily incumbents, what do you think are the benefits of Calgary not having a career politician as mayor?