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Hohe Wand Nature Park in winter.
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One of my favorite #birds is the endangered southern cassowary.
These shy birds don’t fly, but run fast & swim well. They have a dagger-like middle claw up to 12cm giving them a reputation as the most dangerous bird alive.
The female is larger & more colorful than the male. He incubates the eggs & raises chicks.
Cassowaries play a vital role in Australia by spreading seeds. They are among the closest living species to dinosaurs. Photo: David Clode australiazoo.com.au/wildlife/o… #nature #SharedPlanet
Cassowary - Australia Zoo
Plan your adventure by learning about the Cassowary and find out some great facts about this and other birds you can meet here at Australia Zoo!Australia Zoo
My first real hike this year didn't go quite as expected (I chose a slightly shorter route and took the train home so I could relax on the couch for a few more hours), but I had fun and enjoyed the peace and quiet of nature.
#hiking #outdoors #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #mastoart #moon #austria #loweraustria #nature #nikonz6
Nature is full of surprises. Meet Costasiella kuroshimae, an adorable species of sea slug known as “leaf sheep.”
At no more than 8mm, these tiny ocean critters graze on algae & keep chloroplasts in their bodies for up to 10 days. They supplement their diet through photosynthesis to create energy, which is why they’re sometimes referred to as “solar-powered sea slugs.” bbc.com/travel/article/2021032… #nature #science #SharedPlanet
Over at the delightful Marginalian, @mariapopova has more on how Marianne North revolutionized #art & #science. themarginalian.org/2023/01/23/…
"Epochs ahead of the modern environmental movement, a century before Rachel Carson cautioned that 'the real wealth of the Nation lies in the resources of the earth — soil, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife,' Marianne North sorrowed to see the quarrying & chemicalizing of #nature." /3
Turning Loss and Loneliness into Wonder: How the Victorian Visionary Marianne North Revolutionized Art and Science with Her Botanical Paintings
A vibrant foray into “a perfect world of wonders” fueled by the bittersweet dimension of life.The Marginalian
One more story about botanical artist Marianne North with a modern twist...
A couple of years ago, Tianyi Yu recognized 14 new-to-science species of bright-blue fruited rainforest shrubs.
One specimen was first collected in 1973, but it turns out, North painted it ~100 years earlier in 1876.
Here’s her painting beside “Chassalia northiana T.Y. Yu” - which became the 5th plant species named in Marianne North’s honor. kew.org/read-and-watch/mariann… #art #history #nature #science #HistoryRemix /2
Painted by Marianne North in 1876, named in 2021
Fourteen new species to science of bright-blue fruited rainforest shrub have been discovered, including one painted by Marianne Northwww.kew.org
There’s more on losing the stars today from @sciencemagazine & the news isn’t encouraging:
“Light pollution is drowning the starry night sky faster than thought” science.org/content/article/li… #space #svience #nature /2
There are ~76 critically endangered Javan rhinoceros left on Earth & they all live in Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia. rhinos.org/about-rhinos/rhino-… #nature
The species was nearly wiped out because so many people believed that their horns were magical. Such a ridiculous reason to disappear.
Unicorns wouldn’t stand a chance. #SharedPlanet
About 250M years ago, 90% of species on Earth died during the Permian extinction. All of that loss created a lot of vacant niches to fill.
And not long after, the first mammals, our ancestors, appeared.
I find it comforting to remember that life on this pale blue dot will be resilient - whether we’re part of it or not. #science #nature #history #SharedPlanet
Dragons are real. And they live in the ocean.
Blue Glaucus or “the blue dragon” is a brightly colored nudibranch that incorporates toxic chemicals & stinging cells from prey into its skin as a defense against predation.
And in my humble opinion, it’s more spectacular than anything ever imagined in Westeros. Image: Sylke Rohrlach #science #nature #SharedPlanet
Sometimes literary works of fiction inspire scientists.
Meet “Ampulex dementor” aka “the dementor wasp.” This species, discovered a few years ago, was named after the mythical dementors in "Harry Potter" that suck souls with abandon.
Why? The dementor wasp injects venom into its prey, turning cockroaches into passive zombies before dragging them off to be devoured. #nature #science #books #SharedPlanet
Over 80% of the world’s population & 99% of Americans & Europeans live under "sky glow," where light pollution affects wildlife, human health & our ability to observe celestial objects.
As we lose the chance to look up & peer back in time at once vivid stars, we risk forgetting our place as a single species in the magnificent symphony of life. education.nationalgeographic.o… #space #science #nature #SharedPlanet
Light Pollution | National Geographic Society
People all over the world are living under the nighttime glow of artificial light, and it is causing big problems for humans, wildlife, and the environment. There is a global movement to reduce light pollution, and everyone can help.education.nationalgeographic.org
Some dancing oak trees for New Year’s Eve.
I hope everyone has an awesome evening, whatever you’re doing.
I will be happily tucked up in bed well before midnight, but I know it’s a tough time for others. I’ve been in a dark place in years past, so I know what it can be like.
Just don’t ever feel like you are alone.
Tomorrow is new year; a chance for a fresh start. It’s a chance to find joy in the little moments that make up each day.
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NEW EPISODE!
We had a great time this week. We talk about #Centipedes, #Mushrooms, and #Amoebas.
There's also a shout-out to @openscience in this week's show.
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#Nature #Strange #Weird #Oddity #Fungus #Science #scicomm #Podcast #Caves #Naturalist
Myself and my mate Dennis shooting the milky way at lake Ellesmere after a workshop
Usually I'm beat after spending several hours teaching, not normally a people person but I love doing this stuff.. Still kills me..
But couldnt resist shooting this and getting Dennis in the frame on the right
#photography #nature #naturephotography #landscapephotography #longexposure #NewZealand #astro #astrophotography
I'll be posting a series of posts showing the lifecycle of different berries.
Today, I'm starting with the blackberry. I hope you enjoy it!
#nature #life #photography #amazing #blackberry #fruits #berries #photo #photos #beautiful
And here is a little bit of the Aurora Australis from Magnet Bay, no trails this time, one of the cool little bays on Banks Peninsula
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Tiny mushrooms.
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Sunset in the nearby Viennese woods.
#sunset #photography #landscapephotography #vienna #austria #nikon #landscape #nature #naturephotography #mastoart
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Tall Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum)
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On a hike.
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Our friendly magpie was back today, foraging for worms and bugs in the backyard, with a new friend, a Pied Currawong.
They seemed to get along ok together.
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Day of the Daylilly
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