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Tyus D. Williams

@sciencewithtyus

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Cal PhD Candidate
NSF GRFP Fellow
2022 Kirkus Award for Animal Books
Making science more accessible
Helping people understand wildlife behavior 🐾

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A lot of animals are muscular, but if you pay attention to wildcats, you notice a lot of them tend to have really toned forearms, and there is a reason behind this. In this video, I talk briefly about some of the dynamics of their anatomy and why their physical conditioning and flexibility is critical for their hunting success. As always, stay curious! #science #scientist #thoughts #education #animals #cats #cats_of_instagram #animalfacts #evolution #postoftheday taken in Berkeley, California by @sciencewithtyus

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A lot of people on the Internet are obsessed with animal encounters and trying to decipher how you can tell if an animal is targeting you or not. In most cases, though a lot of animals are just trying to be on their way. I explain some of the details here in this video. As always, stay curious!
#science #scientist #animals #wildlife #education #animalencounter #animalbehavior #reaction #mountainlion taken in Berkeley, California by @sciencewithtyus

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People really love cats, but how much do you know about them? In this video I do a speed run, breaking down some of the history and ecological impacts that free roaming domestic cats have on the natural world. Cats are wonderful, curious, mercurial, and affable animals that we as human society have come to adore over hundreds of years. However, unconstrained, cats can have serious consequences on the stability of ecosystems they are introduced to. It’s our responsibility to acknowledge that and respond accordingly. As always, stay curious! Happy to answer any questions. #science #scientist #thoughts #education #wildlife #animals #conservation #cats #feralcats #protectnativespecies #research by @sciencewithtyus

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Secrets of the Museum: Predators

A collectable non-fiction series for younger readers, from the team behind the bestselling Welcome to the Museum.

Trek through the rainforest, brave the desert heat and swim to the depths of the ocean to discover the world’s most captivating predators!

From the cryptic turtle that vacuums up its prey to the cutest (and deadliest) species of wild cat that catches its victims in mid-air, the predators that inhabit our world may surprise you. With our curious curator as your guide, discover the predators that stalk, swim and swoop across different habitats on Earth, in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Get ready for an unforgettable journey packed with amazing discoveries, fun surprises and real scientific insights from a wildlife ecologist. Keep your eyes peeled for clues and questions hidden throughout the pages - solve them all to reveal a mystery message at the end!

#books #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #picturebook #bookstagram taken in India by @sciencewithtyus

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Secrets of the Museum: Predators is OFFICIALLY OUT! September 24th, the UK edition of my highly anticipated book with @bigpicturepress (I know you guys couldn't wait any longer) was published and is now available for purchase! *cue applause*

This book will take you and your little ones on a fantastical adventure through tropical rainforests, African savannas, marine ecosystems, and arid deserts showcasing all the incredible biodiversity big and small that live in these places they call home!

Not really a fan of the Queen's English? No worries! The pre-order link for my US edition with @candlewickpress is also available in my linktree attached to bio. You can expect to find this book officially released on May 18th, 2026, and arriving at your doorsteps shortly after.

I also want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible artwork and skill from @hannahbailey_illustration, who turned my ideas into reality. Thank you for your artistic vision and dedication to your craft to convert words into something absolutely stunning for all to see.

Thank you to all those who supported me throughout the process and as always, stay curious! by @sciencewithtyus

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Are you ready for an adventure? I’m excited to share that on September 24th, my second book, titled Secrets of the Museum: Predators will be released with @bigpicturepress. Join me on an exciting journey as I take you through a world of fascinating adaptive traits that various species, both large and small, use to survive and capture prey! From tropical rainforests to the grasslands of the African savanna, I point out the details of the animal kingdom that are worth learning about! What are you waiting for? Turn the key and take a look inside, you might learn something wonderful! As always, stay curious!
#scientist #author #books #education #animals taken in Berkeley, California by @sciencewithtyus

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The application for the Fall 2026 Young Voices of Science Program is officially open!

The Young Voices of Science program consists of a series of expert-led workshops, each designed to prepare and empower science scholars to share their knowledge, concerns, and hopes for the future with the wider world, and provide a launch pad for public engagement, early in their scientific careers. Workshop leaders are experts in public engagement with science, creative writing, storytelling, and science-to-policy outreach. Class size is limited to 20-25 participants; we ask that participants commit to all eight workshops and design and carry out at least one outreach project, with support from a staff mentor.

🌟 What: FREE science communication training and real-world practice for science scholars!
🌟 Who: Graduate, undergraduate students and early-career scientists in environmental (or similar) fields are eligible to apply
🌟 When: Series of eight Zoom workshops held on Thursdays, September 24th through November 12th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET
🌟 Where: Wherever you are, via Zoom!
No need to be a student to apply!

🔗The application will be closing on Friday, September 4th. Apply using the link in our bio.

We encourage you to apply by the deadline and to share this opportunity with your networks! To learn more about the program, hear from YVoS alumni, and explore past outreach projects, visit Young Voices of Science. For questions, reach out to Dayna De La Cruz at ddelacruz@hubbardbrookfoundation.org. by @sciencewithtyus

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In a time when the world feels like it’s legitimately on fire, and sometimes it actually is as climate change is progressively getting worse and biodiversity is declining due to human impacts on this planet, let alone the continual instances of genocide and human rights violations that we observe around the world from global news. I feel like there’s a lot more important questions that we can be asking one of the most powerful people in the world than a sports question that people have been asking and is honestly tired out for over a decade now. Can we please ask more interesting and serious questions?!
#thoughts #scientist #politics #news #sports by @sciencewithtyus

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⏳One Week Left!⏳

“What new questions emerge when we analyze long-term ecological datasets through social lenses?”

Invisible Impacts brings together ecological scientists and social science scholars to explore quantitative linkages between historical processes and measurable environmental change. We will have fifteen inspiring speakers who are experts across a variety of different fields.

Register by using the link in our bio!

#Ecology #EcologicalData #SocialAnalysis #LongtermData #LTER by @sciencewithtyus

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🎙️Meet our Keynote Speakers!🎙️

Dr. Sue Pierre (Critical Ecology Lab) is a soil microbial ecologist and biogeochemist, and the founder of the Critical Ecology Lab. She is a transdisciplinary scientist developing the new field of critical ecology.

Dr. Pam Templer (Boston University) is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of Biology at Boston University. Her research examines how climate change, atmospheric deposition, and urbanization affect carbon, nitrogen, and water cycling in forest ecosystems.

Dr. Peter Groffman (CUNY Advanced Science Research Center) is a Professor at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center and the Earth and Environmental Sciences Program at the Graduate Center, and Brooklyn College.

Dr. Steward Pickett (Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies) is a Distinguished Senior Scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and founding director of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study. His research spans urban ecology, landscape dynamics, and the ecology of segregation.

Learn more about the work they do on our Invisible Impacts symposium website - you can register using the link in our bio!

#Ecology #EcologicalData #SocialAnalysis #LongtermData #LTER by @sciencewithtyus

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🍃Invisible Impacts: Society & Long-Term Ecosystem Change🍃

Invisible Impacts is a virtual symposium aiming to bridge social analysis and long-term ecological data to spark new interdisciplinary research on the social drivers of environmental change.

What new questions emerge when we analyze long-term ecological datasets through social lenses?

📆 June 8-9, 2026
🕛 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET - 2:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm ET
💻 Virtual - On Zoom

🔗Register using the link in our bio.

#Ecology #EcologicalData #SocialAnalysis #LongtermData #LTER Symposium by @sciencewithtyus

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March Lizard Madness! 🦎 Spring is here and with that means sex, fighting, hormones, and death in all its glory across the animal kingdom. In this video @iamtabithabrown notices some rowdy southern alligator lizards outside jumping an unfortunate victim and is curious as to why this is happening. The answer like with many things is sex of course. Mid-March to late April is the peak breeding season for the southern alligator lizard and what this individual is observing here is two males essentially competing over a single female. Mate guarding for this particular species results in males grasping onto the head or neck in order to prevent other males from having access to them, but sometimes there can be collision where males are locked in the throes of battling for a single individual to secure the future of their progeny. Because in nature, energy is precious and time is fleeting, and only those who are willing to risk it for the biscuit end up getting the golden ticket lol. As always, stay curious! taken in Berkeley, California by @sciencewithtyus

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