Author: Arik
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[Win] Want to try paleontology next with me?
Originally posted on Feb 21, 2024 on our Patreon. I’m working to obtain a position in fossil preparation at a local museum. Read more
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[Anthrobytes] Primate Skull Identification Chart
Originally posted on Feb 27, 2024 on our Patreon. Read more
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[Anthrobytes] Female and male skeletons
Originally posted on Feb 25, 2024 on our Patreon. When an anthropologist unearths an ancient burial, they’re easily able to discern the sex of the deceased, right? We’ve all seen the gaudy skeleton graphs where the females have large birthing hips, and the males have large shoulders and chiseled chins. The truth, as always, is a… Read more
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[DIY] BioActive Juvenile Gecko Enclosure
Originally posted on Feb 25, 2024 on our Patreon. Cost: About $250 Supplies Used:– Exoterra 12x12x12″– Spider wood (from Amazon)– Great Stuff Foam x2– Live plants of choice– Terrarium Sphagnum Moss– Coconut hide– Hot glue gun + non-toxic glue– NEHERP: Substrate Base Kit For Bioactive 12x12x12 Enclosures Step 1:Plan out ideas for where you want the… Read more
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[Win] Approved for an archeology project!
Originally posted on Feb 21, 2024 on our Patreon. Last year, I was part of an archeological field school that excavated a revolutionary war era fort. I plan to go into greater detail into this in the future, giving my stories and commentary about my favorite artefacts from the site. For now, though, all you need… Read more
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[Anthrobytes] Are humans naturally monogamous or polygamous?
Originally posted on Feb 21, 2024 on our Patreon. To understand if humans are naturally polygamous or monogamous, we must consider important social and biological processes. I intend to respect both sides of this controversial topic, while giving my best explanation of evolutionary and cultural facts as we know them. Cultural: Most (82%) human societies allow… Read more
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[Win] Winning a lilly white crested gecko!
Originally posted on Feb 21, 2024 on our Patreon. Around September of last year, I was hunting for a new pet. A few months into my two-year lease contract, my apartment felt… Empty. My ideal companion would be low-maintance but capable of interaction. I loved the idea of bringing home a pet reptile, especially a… Read more
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[Win] Do you think I used magic to get this score?
Originally posted on January 21, 2024 on our Patreon. This was an in-person, on paper test — So nobody can say that I cheated, at least! I have witnesses. Read more
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Classes I’d Like To Take
Originally posted on Feb 18, 2024 on our Patreon. Planned: Needed: Wanted: Interests: What do you think? Did I miss a class? Read more
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[Win] I won the $3,000 Gilman Scholarship award!
Originally posted on Feb 14, 2024 on our Patreon. Read more