7+ of the Best Instagrams to Follow for Biologists

If you're a Biology enthusiast, you really should check out some of these great Instagram accounts. Most, if not all, regularly share excellent biology-related content for your daily delectation. 

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The best science influencers on Instagram

Instagram is filled with great accounts for those who love science. 

Sites like influencerintelligence.econsultancy.com suggest you follow some of the following: 

• Dianna Cowern

• Natalie Panek

• Phil Torres

• Mitchell Moffit

• Neil Harbisson

• Abigail Harrison

• Pardis Sabeti

• Athena Brensberger

 

 

 

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Marine biologist Colin Foord and musician Jared McKay formed Coral Morphologic (@coralmorphologic) in 2007 with the goal of documenting and protecting the unique forms of coral they discovered in Miami’s waters. Merging Colin’s colorful ? with Jared’s mind-bending ?, they’re presenting corals in a whole new light. Explore the duo’s lab and Miami’s urban coral reefs on today’s episode of #HiddenGems. Every Saturday, we’re diving down the ?? to uncover unique and treasured accounts — the real #HiddenGems of Instagram. ✨? Video by @coralmorphologic

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Other great Instagram accounts

If none of the above tickle your fancy, you might want to suggest some of the following too:

• Scott Kelly

• Bipolaire61

• Georgia Aquarium

• Science Museum

• Popular Science

• The Bronx Zoo

• NASA Goddard

• Liberty Science Center

The best educational Instagram accounts to follow

Instagram is also home to some great educational channels. Any of the following, for example, are worth checking out:

• NASA

• U.S. Department of the Interior

• Astrophysics

• The History Channel

• Curiosity

• TED

• National Geographic

Seven great Instagram accounts for Biologists

But if biology is your bag, here are seven great accounts on Instagram to get your daily shot of biology. 

1. Mallory Tate (@mallory_tate) is all about bats

 

 

 

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Rafinesque’s big-eared bats are in full fall swarm! They’re gearing up for hibernation, which means not only eating lots of insects to build up calories, but mating, too. There were so many flying around our site the other night, and their huge wings sound like a barred owl is swooping by. We were very happy to see this reproductive male! • • • • #wildlifebiologist #bats #savethebats #biodiversity #tnwildlife #wildliferesearch #batresearch #rafinesquebigearedbat #getoutstayout #wildlife #tnwildlife #wildanimals

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If you love bats, you really must follow Mallory Tate. She is a wildlife technician at the University of Tennessee's Wilcox Bat Lab. 

She loves nothing more than sharing great pics of her work and subjects as well as some great shots of Tennessee from time to time. To get your daily fix of bat pictures, make sure you check her out. 

2. Check out Julius Neilsen (@juniel85) for all your shark and fish needs

 

 

 

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Release of sexual mature #atlanticcod tagged with satellite tags. These animals were tagged so we can get vital information on a previously intensely fished stock of Atlantic cod which slowly is showing signs of recovery (eg by the presence of spawning individuals). Any recovery, however, relies on a precautionary management in coming years and the data we can collect on migration behaviour from this investigation is critical for such to be conducted ? #greenlandinstituteofnaturalresources

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A Ph.D. candidate in Biology from the University of Copenhagen, Julius lives and breathes all things sharks and fish. He also regularly posts stunning photos of icebergs, Greenland animals, coastal shots of Greenland as well as more gory pictures of seal autopsies from time to time.

But by far the most interesting stuff is his images of shark tagging. His main focus is on the Greenland shark, and this Instagram account is great if you all share his passion. 

3. Jordan Rutter (@jerutter) loves birds

 

 

 

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Some might say this is a “missed opportunity” picture due to the branch in front and the shadows. I say look at this annoyingly stubborn Spotted Towhee that wouldn’t turn around but was an amazing singer and reminder of an awesome morning birding with some young birders at #CampCO2019! ?

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Jordan Rutter is the Director of PR for the American Bird Conservancy and loves all things birds. She is also a graduate student in conservation sciences at the University of Minnesota.

She often shares great shots of birds as well as the beautiful scenery she is lucky to see every day. Her Instagram will have you rethinking your career choices.

4. @lee_the_scientist is fascinating

 

 

 

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I'll spend the next 24 hours analyzing data and making sense of 1,440 data points..... #scientists #science #biologymajor #biochemistry #epigenetics #genes #genetics #biotechnolgy #probiotechnolgy #truth #research #medicine #innovation #cellbiology #health #STEM #molecularbiology #education #immunology #cellculture #cancer #cancerresearch #molecularbiologist #pharma #PhDLife #gradschool #gradschoolproblems

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Lee Agostini is a Ph.D. candidate in cellular biology at Jefferson University. He loves to share insights into his life and work at the university.

Content includes insights into his sleepless nights, grad student comics, and his research life. He also regularly posts about the most recent results in molecular biology research, so following him can keep you ahead of the curve.

5. Catherine Cavallo's (@instacavallo) is all about conservation

 

 

 

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A huuuge and gorgeous Merten's water monitor. Absolutely heavenly and happy to let me hang out close by and take lots of photos. #rememberthewild #wildoz #herping

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Catherine Cavallo is a Ph.D. candidate in ecology at Monash University in Australia. She loves nothing than snapping awesome shots of wildlife as part of her work.

She also spends her days analyzing Penguin poo from time to time. If that hasn't sold it to you, we suggest you check out her account to see if there is anything else that suits your fancy.

6. Henry Adams (@henryca23) is a great animal artist

 

 

 

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Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), to me, an embodiment of beauty and power. Today, I hope you have felt beautiful and powerful in some way, big or small, emotional, intellectual, physical...all my love . . . . . #sketch #drawing #reflection #selfreflection #selfcare #animals #nature #beauty #power #eagle #harpyeagle #centralameric #southamerica #tropical #rainforest #science #ecology #wildlife #wildlifeart #artwork #sketch #pencil #graphite #illustration #shading #bird #putabirdonit #birdofprey #scientificillustration #naturelovers

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Henry Adams is a wildlife disease ecologist who is also pretty handy with a paintbrush. He is a research technician at the Warnell School of Forestry in Georgia.

Follow him if you love random shots of nature and his excellent sketches. You will not be disappointed!

7. If you love turtles, you must check out Grover Brown (@groverbrown)

 

 

 

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Happy Monday from this pretty razorback musk turtle! I found her out foraging while snorkeling with my friend @lucas.haralson this weekend. It’s finally dried out for long enough here in South Mississippi for water clarity to improve, and snorkeling for turtles is about my favorite thing to do ? . . . . . #turtle #muskturtle #Sternotherus #Mississippiwildlife #herpetology #biology #getoutside

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Last but by no means least, is this great Instagram account for biologists. Grover is a graduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi who has a penchant for all things turtles. 

He spends his time researching turtles and regularly shares photos of some of his research subjects.