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The Oldest Soul
Plant and tree enthusiasts around the globe have long debated which tree is the oldest on Earth. Like anyone with passion they state the case for their favoured botanic beauty. This article contains a few of the oldest souls on our wondrous planet.
The Swift Parrot - An incredible bird
The Swift Parrot is a little bright green parrot, it's about 60 grams or so - about half the size of a Rosella, that flys at very high speeds - up to 88 kilometres an hour, making it the fasted parrot on planet Earth. It breeds in Tasmania and migrates across Bass Strait each year.
Kew Gardens and Inala team up for ancient Gondwanic species
Bruny Island conservationists, Inala and Kew Gardens in England are teaming up for the future of an ancient Gondwanic plant species.
Rare and elusive: the two Bruny birds on visitor wish lists
We will often be sent a wish list by someone before they even arrive on Bruny Island, Inala Nature Tours guide Cat Davidson says of visiting bird-watchers. Nearly every single time the critically-endangered swift parrot or the endangered forty-spotted pardalote is high on the list.
Birdlife Australia: Saving Birds, Saving Life
BirdLife Australia is one of the peak bodies for birds and bird conservation across Australia. Their overarching goal is to halt the extinction crisis and recover threatened birds across Australia.
Myrtles, a gondwanic relic on Bruny
The myrtle is an ancient relic of Gondwanaland, that on Bruny Island can be found close to sea level
Kuno. Big idea, starting small.
Kuno is a big idea. Starting small. Connecting people with Nature. Empowering those who protect it. Scaling impact for Earth. Join us.
Hobart launch: introducing Raz Salvarita
"We hope that this can create an impact, not just on the island but for the whole of the Philippines as well. So thank you so much for your willingness to embrace this work, together with us." Here, Raz Salvarita, Kuno Coordinator for the Philippines and Southeast Asia, explains the plight of Panay Island and his hopes for the future.
Tirich Mir - The Jewel of the Hindukush
Tirich Mir (7,708m), the highest in the Hindukush Mountain Range, has been surrounded by interesting myths for thousands of years.
Golden Marmot: Social animals on the roof of the world
The Golden Marmot are a large species of rodent that live in burrows and extended social groups, and are found in the Himalayas. This fascinating documentary explores their ecology.
A tale of the Laspur-Kumrat Trek
The tale of an incredible 5-day trek from Laspur. Through history, Laspur's mountain passes have played a pivotal role connecting Dir, Swat, Gilgit, Afghanistan, and Western and Eastern Turkistan.
The magic of Bruny Island
"It's just a place that you feel very alive and you feel nature feeling very alive around you," says specialist guide with Inala Nature Tours, Cat Davidson of Bruny Island in southern Tasmania. It has amazing, diverse habitat types, specialist birds and animals and a strong community. It is home.
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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.
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.
Bruny Island wildlife
Bruny Island is a haven for rare and unique birds and animals, and is one of the best bird-watching spots in Australia.
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.
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!
Mosman Wildlife
Dozens of species of native animals frequent the remnant moist gullies and bushland of the Mosman peninsula, from the Eastern Water Dragon to Peron's Tree Frog and the endangered Powerful Owl
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.
Dark Sky Sanctuaries
The aurora australis lights the skies of Southwest Tasmania. The next Dark Sky Sanctuary? Image: Dan Broun
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.
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
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
Duco - redemption in nature
Imagery from the life of Duco, a Brazilian environmentalist, nature and bird-guide who found redemption in nature
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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.
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.
Mosman Wildlife
Dozens of species of native animals frequent the remnant moist gullies and bushland of the Mosman peninsula, from the Eastern Water Dragon to Peron's Tree Frog and the endangered Powerful Owl
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.
Bruny Island - A Photographer's Paradise
Bruny Island is an island, off an island, off an island, surrounded by islands. Image: Nick Monk
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.
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.
Bruny Island wildlife
Bruny Island is a haven for rare and unique birds and animals, and is one of the best bird-watching spots in Australia.
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!
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.
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