Dr. Kara M. Million
@darterdancer
Regular Human Biologist. Assistant Professor in Biology at UNA. Darters, parasites, and behavior. Owned by 2 cats, 2 snakes, and 2 many parrots. Opinions owned by me alone.
CW: snakes Happy #WorldSnakeDay from these goobers. (Clementine and Waffles)
Who do you think you're fooling?! (Obscure bird grasshopper nymph)
If it's your birthday today, happy birthday from Gabe the parrot! He has a special song just for you. 🍰🥳(Recorded from the next room because he's still shy)
All right New Orleans, nice to meet you, let's do this!! #JMIH2026
Don't worry, he has all his leggies. One is just tucked under him because he's being all casual. Five-lined skink.
Oh, are you here to parasitize the squash bugs? They're all yours, boo. Swift feather-legged fly.
She's clearly up to something. I've got my eye on you, wisteria.
Wait why are there ground cherries in my yard and why are they like 8 feet tall what is going on?!
Uh oh, the monarchs have competition this year. I'll be watching you, milkweed tussock moths. 👀
She's currently begging me to turn it on for her. I think she wants the light up colors this time. It's impossible to say no to that face!
CW: snake I just installed a new wireless humidifier for Clementine and she immediately loved it. She sits her head on top and luxuriates in the vapors like she's having a spa day. Spoiled reptile.
CW: spider I know it's Father's Day, but shout-out to this mom wolf spider dutifully lugging her egg clutch around. ♥️
Impressive Batesian mimicry, Ms. Clubbed Mydas Fly. She looks like a spider wasp, but she won't hurt you.
Oh good, you got here just in time, ma'am. Go get those invasive beetles!!
And here comes the American beautyberry (the native one!!) making its big debut. Special thanks to @laimosemion.bsky.social and @ruthiebat.bsky.social for tracking this one down for me. The backyard critters thank you too!
Oh! This is a new one in the yard. Grey-headed coneflower. Kinda funky, I like it.
CW: snake Sssssomebody finally broke her fast! You really had me worried this time, Clementine. Between this picky eater and the mouthy parrot who sometimes uses stall tactics to get out of bedtime, it's like I have a house full of toddlers. 😅