Dr. Earyn McGee, Lizard lassoer 🦎

Dr. Earyn McGee, Lizard lassoer 🦎

@Afro_Herper

#FindThatLizard Creator|Future Natural History Show Host|AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador|Forbes #30u30| #BlackBirdersWeek|#HU16|ΔΣΘ|She/Her| https://linktr.ee/EarynMcGee

United States https://earynmcgee.com/submit-a-photo Joined 2016-10-12 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

51,627

Followers

3,244

Following

40,247

Tweets

311.9

Avg Engagement

455

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Afro_Herper's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2016-10-12
  • Verification:No
  • Location:United States

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,144
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:35.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:276.5
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,144 tweets

Afro_Herper's tweets receive a high level of engagement, with an average of 1,599 likes and 193 retweets per tweet. Their content is both informative and entertaining, encouraging interaction and discussion.

35.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

276.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

111,308

Total Likes

869,336

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

14

75th Percentile

74,194

Top Tweet

6.04

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

11.4%

Original

30.2%

Replies

51.5%

Retweets

6.9%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.8%

With Media

56.0%

With Links

48.1%

With #Tags

81.3%

With @Mentions

19.5%

With Emojis

112

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

2.66

Reply/Original Ratio

0.13

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

91.1%

Weekday Posts

8.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#foundthatlizard (1123) #findthatlizard (426) #womeninstem (10) #stem (7) #ifthenshecan (6) #lacomiccon (5) #science (4) #ifthenshecanexhibit (4) #blackbirdersweek2023 (3) #foundthislizard (3)

Most Mentioned

@afro_herper (578) @lazoo (80) @lego_group (42) @chelseaherps (34) @n8ture_al (27) @forbesunder30 (26) @ifthenshecan (24) @ravenscimaven (22) @theestallion (21) @keysfins (19)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,144 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 357 (11%)
Replies 950 (30%)
Retweets 1,619 (51%)
Quote Tweets 218 (7%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 1,619 retweets (51% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,144 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience is primarily interested in nature, conservation, and social justice issues. They are likely young adults and students who value diversity and representation in STEM fields.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

103

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

77.2%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

26,999,640

Total Potential Reach

103

Median Follower Reach

392

75th Percentile Reach

12.1%

>1K followers

1.9%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (101) Los Angeles, CA (73) Washington, DC (55) Seattle, WA (50) Chicago, IL (48) California, USA (45) Atlanta, GA (40) Boston, MA (35) USA (33) New York, NY (33)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,026

Protected Accounts

10.26% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,097,958 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@iownjd 761,593 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@OccupyDemocrats 581,217 Political Activist Progressive, Grassroots, Politics
@CalvinHelin 580,914 Author empowerment, responsibility, self-reliance
@zammit_marc 384,449 Filmmaker Film, Acting, Producing
@robtswthrayguns 256,353 Inventor synthwave, NFT, NSFW
@Garin 211,313 Tech Enthusiast SpaceX, Tesla, Technology
@ROMtoronto 202,150 Museum art, culture, nature
@choo_ek 201,180 Doctor medicine, equity, commentary
@BernardMarr 138,334 Futurist Business, Tech, Data

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sheher (902) science (429) phd (401) student (394) love (343) hehim (304) lover (283) mom (251) enthusiast (236) writer (219)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blacklivesmatter (46) #blm (38) #scicomm (29) #firstgen (19) #actuallyautistic (17) #resist (17) #1 (14) #longcovid (10) #science (10) #adhd (9)

7,678

Followers With Bio

2,322

Followers Without Bio

76.78%

% With Bio

23.22%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,144 analyzed

263,841

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

263,841

Total Retweets

52,768

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

0%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Conservation Diversity In Science Environmental Justice Black Women In Stem Social Media Advocacy Wildlife Education
Dr. Earyn McGee, Li…
@Afro_Herper

RT @Imposter_Edits: Here is a clip of Lizzo playing a 200-year-old flute in the library of congress. A beautiful performance from a well-trained musician. The outrage from certain people is just a symptom of their ideology. (Every time you share this it makes a right-wing talk

2022-10-01
Retweets: 74,194 Likes: 0 Engagement: 74,194
Dr. Earyn McGee, Li…
@Afro_Herper

RT @Travon: The LAPD murdered Keenan Anderson. A beloved high school English teacher and father who FLAGGED THEM DOWN FOR HELP after a car accident. He was a threat to no one. He needed help and it cost him his life. The LAPD must be held accountable for this at all costs. #Keena

2023-01-14
Retweets: 71,158 Likes: 0 Engagement: 71,158
Dr. Earyn McGee, Li…
@Afro_Herper

RT @Advil: this should be as big of news as the notre dame fire imo. polynesian history is incredibly rich and the people of rapa nui were the most skilled sailors/explorers ever (yes, ever!). this history is important and deserves all our preservation efforts. they’ve already lo

2022-10-10
Retweets: 42,747 Likes: 0 Engagement: 42,747
Dr. Earyn McGee, Li…
@Afro_Herper

RT @RevJacquiLewis: 18 years old and writing about white genocide before he went out to massacre Black folks buying groceries. But tell me again how we don’t need antiracism education in schools.

2022-05-16
Retweets: 40,677 Likes: 0 Engagement: 40,677
Dr. Earyn McGee, Li…
@Afro_Herper

RT @existentialcoms: Why are ethics questions always like: "is it ethical to steal bread to feed your starving family?" And not: "is it ethical to hoard bread when families are starving?"

2023-01-15
Retweets: 35,065 Likes: 0 Engagement: 35,065

Key Insights & Takeaways

Afro_Herper uses their platform to promote diversity in science and conservation, highlighting underrepresented voices. They actively engage with their audience through interactive and educational content. Their personal experiences and advocacy for Black women in STEM add a unique and authentic perspective to their tweets.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 51,627
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @Afro_Herper reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 51,627 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 311.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025