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Saving the headland in the Harbour
A dynamic community campaign mobilised public support behind protection of a remarkable natural and cultural landscape in the heart of Sydney harbour.

Bruny Island nesting box project
The Bruny Island nesting box project provides nesting habitat for the critically endangered Forty-Spotted Pardalote and the Swift Parrot.

How far can I cycle in a day?
Suggested times for cycling trails. The suggested times for Mountain Biking and Cycle touring trails listed on Kuno are generally conservative but should be adjusted as needed depending on a few key variables.

Stewards of Nature: a couple's commitment to Pagatpat Mangrove Park
In the coastal village of Brgy. Panilongan in Buruanga, Aklan, on the island of Panay, a sprightly couple in their 70s has dedicated themselves to preserving and nurturing the Pagatpat Mangrove Park.

Natures Treasures
Early learners at Bruny Island District School spent a lovely Autumn morning in Pardalote Patch searching for seeds, interestingly shaped leaves, animal scats and spider webs.

The Peace Garden
The Peace Garden was originally the site of 27 graves of Muslim Indian Soldiers, who died in the two world wars.

Whales and dolphins of Bruny Island
Dolphins are common around Bruny Island. Whales including Southern Wrights, Humpbacks, and occasionally Blue Whales and Orcas seasonally migrate through here.

International River Grading System
The International River Grading System has been designed to provide an indication of the degree of difficulty for paddling of a rapid and/or river.

Cities that are Saving Life
It is all too easy for us to lose our connection with the natural world, but some cities are beginning to shape themselves around it. Hosted by David Attenborough.

Dr Sally Bryant: a lifetime in the field
You can never replace looking into the eyes of a little pademelon or something in the pouch, or holding a devil or hearing their noise at night, writes acclaimed Tasmanian wildlife scientist Dr Sally Bryant. There's nothing that will ever replace those natural connections.

Paene Insula: The Northwest Panay Peninsula Mountain Range
The Panay Peninsula, a biodiversity haven in the Western Visayas, hosts the Northwest Panay Mountain Range and rare species like Walden’s hornbill. Declared a natural park in 2002, it thrives through PhilinCon’s community-led conservation efforts, including restoring the Sibaliw Research Station to sustain ecological research and preservation.

Inala Jurassic Garden's Noah's Ark project
The Inala Jurassic Garden is a small, privately-owned botanic garden located at Inala, on Bruny Island. It is a repository for more than 700 species of plants with Gondwanan connection.
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Birds of the Atlantic Forest
The Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse forests in the world including almost 1000 bird species. Here are a few of these birds from photographer Marcio Conrado.
Zion National Park, Utah
The two thousand-foot deep red sandstone canyon through Zion National Park is a majestic masterpiece, carved out over ancient time by the Virgin River. Known for its intense seasonal colours and dramatic vistas and established in 1919, Zion is Utah's first National Park.
The Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park was once described by early explorers as a “profitless locality” and that it “shall be forever unvisited”.
A bit of time, visitation by those with a more discerning eye and the efforts of a determined woman resulted in the protection of a treasured place.
Wildlife of Chitral & Gilgit Baltistan
Snow leopards, golden marmot, markhor, golden eagles, lynx, and other wildlife species frequent the extraordinary region of Chitral & Gilgit Baltistan in Northern Pakistan
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah is home to the greatest collection of distinctive spire-shaped rock formations called hoodoos on Earth. Its super-ancient sediment layering dates back to the end of the Cretaceous period, more than 66 million years ago.
Launching in Hobart
In another successful launch event for Kuno, a big crowd turned out in Hobart on the 1st of October 2024 to hear more about the project, meet the team behind the vision, hear from inspiring speakers and network with other Nature lovers. Thank you Hobart for your support!
Dark Sky Sanctuaries
The aurora australis lights the skies of Southwest Tasmania. The next Dark Sky Sanctuary? Image: Dan Broun
Tasmanian Marine life
Tasmania's marine environment is globally significant, with a rich mix of ecosystems and habitats fostering marine life found nowhere else on Earth
Dusky dolphin: ocean acrobat
The dusky dolphin is one of the smaller dolphin species with a maximum weight of about 85 kilograms and a length, of just over two metres. The dusky dolphin is a social species, known for its agility and coordinated acrobatic abilities.
Woodland birds
We all need a good visual dose of the wonder of Nature sometimes, and we can't always get outside from behind the desk, to breathe it in. Here, we bring it to you, with these beautiful close-ups of our unique woodland bird species, photographed by Tasmanian bird ecologist Dr Eric Woehler (OAM). Take a moment and enjoy.
The fairy tern: tiny beach nester
The fairy tern is a similar size to a hooded plover - so tiny, it would sit comfortably in the palm of your hand. They lay just two eggs, onto the beach sand. See these remarkable images from Tasmanian-based bird ecologist Dr Eric Woehler.
takayna / Tarkine
Takayna / Tarkine is a hugely diverse wild landscape with an extraordinary history. Largely unprotected this region has huge potential for national park and world heritage status.
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Dark Sky Sanctuaries
The aurora australis lights the skies of Southwest Tasmania. The next Dark Sky Sanctuary? Image: Dan Broun
Bruny Island Coastline
Bruny Island has an intricate, complex, beautiful and varied coastline, ranging from sheltered inlets, shallow bays, mudflats, lagoons, and grand sea-cliffs, through to long sandy ocean facing beaches.
The Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park was once described by early explorers as a “profitless locality” and that it “shall be forever unvisited”.
A bit of time, visitation by those with a more discerning eye and the efforts of a determined woman resulted in the protection of a treasured place.
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah is home to the greatest collection of distinctive spire-shaped rock formations called hoodoos on Earth. Its super-ancient sediment layering dates back to the end of the Cretaceous period, more than 66 million years ago.
Bruny Island - A Photographer's Paradise
Bruny Island is an island, off an island, off an island, surrounded by islands. Image: Nick Monk
Pelagic Birds of Tasmania
Pelagic birds are birds that spend a large part of their life on the open ocean. These include the majestic Albatross, petrels and terns. This gallery of Pelagic birds by Marcio Conrado was taken off the Tasman Peninsula
Dusky dolphin: ocean acrobat
The dusky dolphin is one of the smaller dolphin species with a maximum weight of about 85 kilograms and a length, of just over two metres. The dusky dolphin is a social species, known for its agility and coordinated acrobatic abilities.
Zion National Park, Utah
The two thousand-foot deep red sandstone canyon through Zion National Park is a majestic masterpiece, carved out over ancient time by the Virgin River. Known for its intense seasonal colours and dramatic vistas and established in 1919, Zion is Utah's first National Park.
The fairy tern: tiny beach nester
The fairy tern is a similar size to a hooded plover - so tiny, it would sit comfortably in the palm of your hand. They lay just two eggs, onto the beach sand. See these remarkable images from Tasmanian-based bird ecologist Dr Eric Woehler.
Southwest National Park, Tasmania
Southwest National Park in Tasmania is a vast, mostly trackless wilderness containing ancient forests, the wildest rivers, a glaciated and mountainous landscape and a spectacular coastline with rich aboriginal history.
Panay, Philippines
The triangle-shaped island of Panay is the sixth-largest of the Philippines archipelago, and has an amazing array of landscapes and biodiversity hotspots, including the Central Panay Mountain Range. As the fourth-most populous island of the Philippines, it is also facing conservation challenges.
Woodland birds
We all need a good visual dose of the wonder of Nature sometimes, and we can't always get outside from behind the desk, to breathe it in. Here, we bring it to you, with these beautiful close-ups of our unique woodland bird species, photographed by Tasmanian bird ecologist Dr Eric Woehler (OAM). Take a moment and enjoy.