Studying how natural selection shapes cognitive performance using the genius of the bird world - Pheasants. Tweets by Jo Madden (available on other platforms)
University of Exeter
Joined November 2014
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Funded 3.5 year PhD🎺
The effects of gamebird release and management on the lowland ecosystems of S England
Lots of fieldwork. A robust and resilient student is required
Focus on reptiles and ecto-parasites Any Qs, please DM or email me
Please RT findaphd.com/phds/project/th…
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What are the ecological effects of releasing and managing mallard ducks for hunting?
Our new OA paper with @ecoevoenviro authors.elsevier.com/sd/arti…
What did we find? A short 🧵
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Led by @pec_exeter with @MathewBEllis and myself - new #evidence review for @JNCC_UK of availability of #data and reliability of #models to asses #sustainability of #waterbird harvest by recreational #hunting in the United Kingdom #policy #wildlife #people
New report published today reviews whether current data collection on hunting bags can reliably determine whether shooting of legally-huntable waterbird species is sustainable in the UK bit.ly/45gaCkT
This evidence will support the UK's obligation towards @unep_aewa
ALT Images shows a grassy lake with many waterbirds
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**New Research Paper Alert**
What do pheasants tell us about the land?
We’re using satellite data to better understand how wildlife and ag can thrive together—because healthy land supports us all.
✅ First article from our pheasant project—more to come!
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The value of ecologically irrelevant animal cognition research
Opinion by Scarlett Howard
tinyurl.com/37aedmfx
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I really enjoyed talking with the Shoothub team about our work on rearing better gamebirds, the economics & ecology of game release, and my progression from bowerbirds to pheasants.
Well worth a listen if you want to understand more about game rearing
open.spotify.com/episode/6kt…
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Applications are open to the best #MSc training for a career in #AnimalBehaviour! Highly suitable for anyone with a BSc in Biology or Psychology, but we are skilled at converting people with social, veterinary and agricultural BSc's to a exciting career. exeter.ac.uk/study/postgradu…
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Pheasant Fact Friday!
The hen's ovary development will begin the first of April, which is 30 days after the start of the rooster's testicular development. Why the difference? The earlier growth with the rooster stimulates his desire to break from the winter flock, set up a territory, defend its boundaries and display to hens.
While the rooster may start the spring breeding season, it is the hen that puts the most energy and labor into the season. The additional 30 days are needed to physically prepare the hen for the breeding season, which has a greater chance of killing her than did the winter season.
#pheasantfactfriday #pheasantsforever
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New commentary out in @BBS!
Archaeological objects like cave paintings, figurines, and musical instruments are often seen as early art forms uniquely tied to human symbolic cognition. But I've long been struck by how this view overlooks remarkable parallels in the animal world.
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Our ASAB 2025 conference is now open for registration! Sign up now to make sure you don't miss a spot 📝
🔗tinyurl.com/884wzzsy
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Opening remarks by @pec_exeter for #ASABWinter2024. This is his SEVENTH winter meeting*
*If you’re interested in being meetings secretary, the position is still open! Please give him relief!
ALT Jo giving remarks at a lectern in front of a slide reading ASAB winter 2024 Addressing Biases in the Field of Animal Behaviour
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Data is knowledge, knowledge is power...
Find out why we keep banging on about data and how you can help us to help you ⬇️
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🚨The video contest for #ASABWinter2024 has been extended!🚨If you were still hoping to enter, here’s your chance! 🎥 🎞️🎬
More info: asabwinter2024.github.io ❄️
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The program for #ASABWinter2024 is online at asabwinter2024.github.io !
❄️4 plenaries, 22 talks, 66 posters, 15 virtual posters, a panel discussion, LGBTQIA+ networking, a mentor meet & greet and the ASAB AGM. We could not be more excited! ❄️
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Out of 30,542 total birds reported to us over the last 14 years, pheasants make up the largest number of reports at 11,923.
Read one of our papers on pheasant roadkill here: theroadlab.co.uk/madden2017
#Roadkill #roadecology
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ECODIVE would love to hear about your experiences of conferences.
Just a couple of days left to complete this survey, and shouldn't take much time to complete 👇
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Post Doc available
We are looking for someone to come and work here at @UniofExeter on an NIH funded project awarded to me, @ljnbrent , @SMack_Lab and @kchiou . The aim of the post is to help us investigate comparative primate life history.
Details here: jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webre…
ALT View from our building. It's always sunny here.
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📢 We are thrilled to announce our plenary speaker Dr. Sam Ellis @Samellisq, University of Exeter at #Behaviour2025
Dates: Aug 25-30, 2025
#Kolkata, India
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Running low on places, so make sure you register for #ASABWinter2024 soon! If you don’t manage to get a spot or can’t be there physically this year, don’t forget you can also register to attend virtually (or even better, set up a hublet!)
asabwinter2024.github.io/
ALT Addressing Biases in the Field of Animal Behaviour ASAB Winter Meeting 2024 12th and 13th December, Edinburgh
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Jo has done a fantastic job and will be sorely missed, but it is time for his much needed break! Please consider becoming a candidate for the new Meetings Secretary.
