This plane tree in the village of Krasi, central Crete, is more than 2000 tears old. It was stunning to see it in person! Imagine the history...
#image #nature #tree #ThickTrunkTuesday #trees #Crete #Greece
Dance of Summer
Joy and laughter spin through the air as gentle Spring moves into energetic Summer and new connections grow.
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #drawing #paintings #noAI #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #mastoart #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #handmade #art #supportthearts #creature #friend #love #flower #happiness
Separate reality
#photo #photography
#nature #green #moss
#darktable
#creativecommons #ccbysa
ゆり (lilies)
#photo #photography
#nature #plants
#blossom #flowers
#darktable
#creativecommons #ccbysa
Another Saturday, but neither #cat, nor #dog this time. 😀
This bright and sophisticated gentleman is Richard the #Duck. He's a CEO of a local company. Usually he's very busy, but we've met by chance while he had his very short time off. I was amazed by his sharp wit and subtle humour, and offered to make some photos. Though I had no chance to shoot a proper portrait. But who knows, maybe next time…
#photo #photography
#spring #nature
#outdoors #park
#darktable
#creativecommons #ccbysa
Rwanda's EDNA Revolution: Transforming Biodiversity Monitoring And Conservation In Africa
(3 Minutes Read). Rwanda is pioneering the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) to modernize biodiversity monitoring, bringing high-precision genetic}
trendsnafrica.com/rwandas-edna…
Via: Antonie.ai
#SoilHealth #Nature #Restoration #Agriculture #Biodiversity
A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater and avoid predators.ScienceDaily
Diatoms and the Meaning of Life
themarginalian.org/2026/06/24/…
#Art #History #Microbiology #Nature #Science
In 1703, the world’s most esteemed scientific journal published a surprising letter from an anonymous correspondent. (At the time, until well into the twentieth century, anonymity often meant…Maria Popova (The Marginalian)
For deeper learning about the research and practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest immersion, UNature spoke with Dr. Qing Li. For the last 20 years, Dr. Li has studied the effect of forest environments on human health.Johanna Sorrentino (Université dans la Nature)
💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🦛🍞 Pygmy #hippo Brötchen ("breadroll") was born May 9th at #Zoo #Berlin, a compact 6 kilos (~13 lbs) with skin oils that double as natural sunscreen.
She explores the outdoor enclosure with mother Debbie, while her wild relatives in #WestAfrica face #mining and #deforestation threats. Fewer than 2,500 adults remain.
👉 popsci.com/environment/baby-py…
#pygmyhippo #berlinzoo #zooberlin #endangered #conservation #wildlife #animals #babies #cute #mammals #nocturnal #iucn #germany #nature
Brötchen (aka bread roll) is already everyone's favorite carb.Margherita Bassi (Popular Science)
Since our early ancestors came down from the canopy, we may think we have learned how to live without trees. But our lives remain intertwined in incredible waysGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
Every morning I get my day's energy from running in the nature. Taking in the fresh air and letting my body to wake up.
Today's run: 11km easy run recovering from yesterday's long run.
#run #running #marathontraining #runnersofmastodon #nature #morning
#News: 💧💸 #UN report warns that we've overdrawn our natural accounts, draining rivers and aquifers faster than they can refill - water bankruptcy. Time to stop stealing from #nature! 🌍🛑 #ClimateReality #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives dialogue.earth/en/water/no-cou…
Britain’s national security thinking has traditionally been shaped by familiar concerns: hostile states, terrorism, energy supply, and, more recently, cyber threats. A new assessment from the U.K. government adds a different category to that list.Rhett Butler (Mongabay Environmental News)
It's World #Bee Day!
And no...this is not about farmed honeybees. Today is for awareness of the threats to native #bees around the world. The REAL #pollinators in #nature.
internationaleventday.com/even…
#worldbeeday #wildlife #insects #nativebees
World Bee Day 2021 is on Thursday, 20 May 2021. The purpose of the Bee Day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem.Event (International Event Day)
After analyzing 40 years of tree records across the Andes and Amazon, researchers found that climate change is reshaping tropical forests in uneven ways.ScienceDaily
A wonderful tribute from conservationists around the world, from the team at #WhitleyAwards 🦋
youtube.com/watch?v=NaJvboCTCE…
@nature @ephemeral
#Attenborough #nature #wildlife #conservation #inspiration #SilverbackFilms
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.Whitley Awards (YouTube)
Will you stop stalking me, human? I'm trying to build a nest here! Penduline tit (Remiz pendulinus, 🇩🇪 Beutelmeise, 🇵🇱 remiz).
#birds #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #birdwatching #nature #naturephotography #vogelflausch #ptaki #VogelVonVorne
Changes threaten ecosystems as flowering falls out of sync with fruit-eating, seed-dispersing animals and pollinatorsPhoebe Weston (The Guardian)
A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater and avoid predators.ScienceDaily
Check out those whiskers! This little harbour seal was picked up by my team in October. Found on a beach with a life threatening condition (mouth rot), he was uplifted and taken to a sanctuary for rehabilitation.
He has a special place in my heart as this was my first rescue. 10/10 perfect gentleman, didn't fight/bite me!
He was recently released into the wild, and is out there somewhere living his best life 🦭
#WhiskersWednesday #SeaWednesday #Wildlife #Nature #Seal #Seals #WildlifeWednesday
I don't divide a year into four seasons, instead I notice the change through blossoms. The blossoms don't follow a chronological order. They overlap, reverse, even repeat sometimes. Each mountainside has its own climate. The rocks can be burning hot on one side and covered with snow on the other. Here are the blossoms of a climate that's warming up:
1. Crocus time is cool and crispy. The blossoms can poke directly from the snow.
2. Primroses come after crocuses, although sometimes they meet each other on the same slope. Then crocuses dissolve while primroses stay. The air is warmer and it smells of soil and plants.
3. Anemone time means you can be confident it's warm on their field. You might need sunscreen, and even look for shadows to chill in.
4. Hyacinths arrive when you start keeping the solar zenith in mind, and making sure you've got your cap on. The bees are everywhere, and the air is so sweet that you want to eat it with a spoon.
#flowers #blossom #spring #weather #nature #outdoors #hiking #climate #mountains #plants #crocus #primrose #anemone #hyacinth
Every day, new areas of rainforests are converted into plantations, drastically changing tropical biodiversity and the way the ecosystem functions.ScienceDaily
Two #possums thought extinct for 6,000 years are alive in #WestPapua! The pygmy #possum and sacred ring-tailed #glider are #nature's battlers who deserve a break from #palmoil ecocide. Stand with #indigenous defenders against palm oil #colonialism! 🌴🚫 @palmoildetect #BoycottPalmOil
palmoildetectives.com/2026/03/…
Two stunning marsupials thought extinct for 6000 years rediscovered in West Papua. Calls for rainforest protection even more urgent!Palm Oil Detectives
What I saw VS What I painted ✨
You can find the full painting process on my Patreon: patreon.com/lindenshieldarts
#MastoArt #TraditionalArt #Gouache #SketchBook #Mosstodon #Forest #Nature
Every day, new areas of rainforests are converted into plantations, drastically changing tropical biodiversity and the way the ecosystem functions.ScienceDaily
