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Mohammed Ali
Un écosystème a été recréé dans la Serre afin de pouvoir permettre aux lépidoptères d’y vivre dans des conditions optimales :
Température moyenne de 28° C.
Hygrométrie de 80% à 83%, avec un maximum de 85%
Utilisation de la lutte biologique intégrée (LBI) permettant la non-utilisation de pesticide ni d’aucun agent chimique.
3 éclosoirs sous vitrines (2 pour les diurnes, 1 pour les nocturnes) présentent les chrysalides et cocons qui éclosent tout au long de la journée.
Symbiosis & Survival: The Art of Natural Alliances
This collection explores the intricate and often surprising relationships within the animal kingdom, where cooperation is the ultimate key to survival. From the classic bond between the clownfish and the protective anemone to the subtle interaction of a rhinoceros and its avian sentinel, these images capture the essence of mutualism and biological synergy.
The series transitions through diverse ecosystems—vibrant coral reefs, sun-drenched savannahs, and lush tropical rainforests—highlighting the delicate balance between species. Each frame emphasizes the textures of nature: the rough skin of a marine iguana, the iridescent feathers of a hummingbird in mid-flight, and the translucent bodies of deep-sea inhabitants. It is a visual journey into the "silent agreements" that sustain life on Earth, rendered with a focus on dramatic lighting and cinematic realism.
These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
In a scene more reminiscent of a watercolor painting, the remains of the C&O Railway's former Ansted Branch are being returned to nature with looming, towering trees growing in the gauge with the crossties and rails themselves making homes for mosses and fungi on the morning of April 11, 2021, in Hawks Nest, WV.
Three Cliffs Bay takes its name from the three sea cliffs that jut out into the bay. Pennard Pill is a large stream which flows into the sea in the middle of the bay. Individual beaches make up the bay, they have their own names, including Pobbles Bay to the east of the Three Cliffs, and Tor Bay to the west. The beaches are separated at high tide but are accessible to each other at low tide on foot over the sands.
The 12,605 ft Mount Moran (named for the renowned 19th century artist, Thomas Moran, whose paintings of the wonders of the Yellowstone-Teton area strongly influenced Congress's agreement to establish Yellowstone as "the world's first national park") is recognized by its pleasing "flat top" profile, unlike the pointed peaks around it. To the left - south - is Mount Woodring. Great views are to be had from a number of locations in the northern part of Grand National Park.
Aambyvalley rd., Upper Lonavala Maharashtra India
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The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, one of the most diverse temperate ecosystems in the world. Our mission is the preservation and Pickerleweed promotion of the native plant species and habitats of these mountains. We hope to increase public awareness of this region’s unique botanical diversity by maintaining gardens for the enjoyment of the public and by providing educational programs and research resources for the community. The Cole Library of The Botanical Gardens at Asheville contains more than 1000 books relating to botany, horticulture, ecology, and ornithology. The grounds of BGA are open year round from sunrise to sunset for the enjoyment of the community, and no admission is charged for entrance. The Botanical Gardens is an independent nonprofit corporation financially supported by memberships, donations, endowments, proceeds from the Garden Path Gift Shop, and fees from special events and programs that are offered to the public. With the exception of the occasional competitive grant, we receive no city, state, or federal tax dollars. Although the Gardens is located on land belonging to the adjacent University of North Carolina at Asheville, we operate independently and are overseen by a Board of Directors elected from and by the general membership of the Botanical Gardens.
The Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W.T. Weaver Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28804-3414
Website: www.ashevillebotanicalgardens.org
At the end of a very interesting visit to Biosphere 2, I was just about back to the Visitor Center where the Entry/Exit is. I was looking off to the side looking for interesting photo subjects and walked up entirely too close to this guy, who was coiled up in the middle of the walk, warning me away.
When I saw it, I immediately took two steps back, and it (fortunately for me) chose FLIGHT over FIGHT and continued on it's journey, moving to my left.
I alerted several staff, who immediately summoned the designated "snake wrangler". In no time, the snake was safely inside a large trash can, with a lid, on it's way somewhere a lot safer for all parties.
Deuteronomy 32:10 “The Lord found him in a desolate land, in an empty wasteland where animals howl. He continually guarded him and taught him; he continually protected him like the pupil of his eye.”
Aambyvalley Rd.,Off Lonavala,Mah.,India
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Rushing through a lush, green forest, a mountain river cascades energetically over smooth gray rocks. Surrounding pine trees form a dense backdrop, enhancing the natural beauty. The turbulent white water contrasts with the dark stones and foliage, reflecting the vigor of wilderness near Krimml, Salzburg, Austria. The scene illustrates the dynamic interaction between the river's flow and rugged terrain, typifying alpine riverine ecosystems.
The Vaia Storm was an extreme meteorological event that affected the Italian northeast (in particular the mountain area of the Dolomites and the Venetian Prealps) from 26 to 30 October 2018. The event is mistakenly known as "storm", but the Scirocco wind has reached "hurricane" speeds, which generally happens only on tropical or subtropical areas of the planet.
The very strong hot sirocco wind, blowing between 100 and 200 km/h for several hours, caused the fall of millions of trees, with the consequent destruction of tens of thousands of hectares of alpine coniferous forests, a real natural disaster.
Scirocco is a warm wind coming from the southeast. This direction is symbolically indicated in the so-called wind rose. More exactly 'srocco' comes from the Arabic word sharqiyya (شرقية) which means 'eastern', since this wind blows from Syria.
The Scirocco wind has become one of the climatic symbols of Sicily and southern regions of Italy and it’s quite uncommon to have it blowing in northern regions of the Country.
The Vaia Storm, in addition to causing considerable direct damage, created the conditions for the spread of Ips thypographus, better known as bostrico typographer, a small beetle naturally present in the spruce woods of the Alps.
The presence of large quantities of damaged plants dispersed in the woods has allowed the populations of bostrico to move from an endemic presence to an epidemic presence.
The small beetle attacks mainly spruce, in which it develops under the bark by digging intricate tunnels, which interrupt the flow of the sap; in this way it inevitably leads to the death of the plants in a short time.
Aerial view of the Finnish bog landscape, showcasing the intricate patterns of peat bogs and scattered ponds. This unique ecosystem highlights the diverse natural beauty of Finland.
Descrizione in Italiano
Vista aerea del paesaggio delle torbiere finlandesi, che mostra i complessi disegni delle torbiere e degli stagni sparsi. Questo ecosistema unico mette in risalto la diversità della bellezza naturale della Finlandia.
🇫🇷 Dans la pénombre d’une futaie d’octobre
Au cœur d’une 🌳chênaie-hêtraie🌳 de la forêt, ces armillaires s’installent sur le bois moussu, révélant le rôle essentiel des champignons dans le cycle forestier. L’armillaire bulbeuse (ou proche parent), saprotrophe et parfois parasite, participe à la décomposition de la matière ligneuse, accélérant le retour des nutriments vers le sol et nourrissant ainsi l’ensemble de l’écosystème. Ce milieu est caractérisé par l’ombre dense des grands arbres, la fraîcheur automnale et l’humidité qui favorise la vie cryptogamique.
J’ai réalisé cette photo en jouant sur le contraste entre l’obscurité de la futaie et la lumière douce filtrant en arrière-plan.
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🇬🇧 In the dim light of an October woodland
In the heart of a 🌳oak - beech wood🌳, these honey mushrooms grow on mossy wood, revealing the essential role of fungi in the forest cycle. The bulbous honey fungus (or a close relative), both saprotrophic and sometimes parasitic, contributes to the decomposition of woody material, accelerating the recycling of nutrients into the soil and supporting the wider ecosystem. This environment is defined by the dense shade of tall trees, autumnal freshness, and humidity that favors cryptogamic life.
I captured this photo by playing with the contrast between the woodland darkness and the soft light filtering in the background.
🍄 Armillaire bulbeuse / Bulbous honey fungus / Armillaria gallica 🍄
Milieu naturel, écosystème : 🌳chênaie-hêtraie🌳
Natural environment, ecosystem: 🌳oak-beech wood🌳
Lieu / Location : Bois d'Avaugour / Saint-Pever / Côtes d'Armor / France
Critically endangered Red-eyed lichen frog (Duellmanohyla soralia) from Cusuco Natonal Park, Honduras, Central America.
Cusuco National Park is a unique cloud forest ecosystem located in the peaks of Honduras' Merendon mountains. Only 23,440 hectares in total size with more than half consisting of the buffer zone, the future of the parks reptiles and amphians is in jeopardy with increased habitat loss from encroaching unsustainable coffee farms. Exacerbating the problem, the amphibian chytrid fungus has high prevalence rates in some of the parks most endangered species.
Over the past couple of years, Spotted Eagle Rays have been at the top of my 'really like to see' today list. I've seen plenty at a distance, and have some crappy shots to show for it, but I haven't been able to get some decent close-ups.
Luckily, we came across some out on Looe Key, off Bahia Honda one day and finally, on the last day, in the last few minutes of our most recent trip, I spotted this giant gliding over the reef, and was able to tag along and get in close.
These rays usually skim by pretty quick, even when they aren't threatened, but this one didn't seem concerned with me at all, and although it was hard to keep up with, it frequently paused and sifted through the sand as it cruised in and out over the first reef line.
Not a bad way to go out...
Lauderdale by the Sea,
Broward County, Florida, U.S.A.
SeaLife DC1400
Explore: Jul 17, 2014 #1
Canon T90, 50mm 1.2L, AgfaCT100 pro-lab developed, scanned with Nikon LS5000 + vuescan (linux) + darktable (linux). Straight from the scanner, no post processing except for the frame...
This photograph captures a serene water stream deep within the Sinharaja rainforest, near the edge of Deniyaya. The image highlights a small waterfall and the dense, surrounding forest. The water flows over mossy rocks, creating a gentle cascade that is a part of the larger, intricate ecosystem of the rainforest. The shot beautifully conveys a sense of untouched nature, where the water is a living thread weaving through a tapestry of lush greenery. It's a quiet and intimate portrait of a hidden corner of this ancient forest.
The Monarch Butterfly. This is truly a miracle of life. The intricacies of the wings, the tiny and detailed, sophisticated guidance systems gives this insect the ability to travel and travel it does, sometimes as much as 100 miles per day! In addition, the Monarch butterfly travels across the country to its home, traveling as far as 3,000 miles to Michoacan Mexico.
Unfortunately, the Monarch populations are dwindling after each passing year. Much like the decline of the Honey Bee, so goes the Monarch with people asking why? Pull out Occams' Razor to find the answer: Monsanto and the use of genetically modified crops, causing a sharp decline in Milkweed, the necessary plant that gives life to the insect.
Our world is a great system, when left to its devices, it is magnificent. Unfortunately, science and money get in the way without conscientious balance, or consideration for the future of our planet as they promise 'tomorrow', but live only for today. In the end, they are after worthless paper.
In the US, there is an agency who we have entrusted to protect these ecosystems, to safeguard the environment so as to not have it systematically destroyed. Unfortunately, the agency once charged with this noble effort, is held captive by the same people who direct chemical companies. Curiously, Monsanto executives run through the EPA like there was a "swinging door: and while in the decision making process, help to legislate in their favor. This is a criminal act, this is collusion.
The EPA is a threat to the future of our environment. They are granted far too great authority and answer to no one, they serve the interests of corporations with no regard to our world. Companies as well as the EPA should be brought to the highest court and charged under the US Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act laws (RICO)
While the EPA may have started with good intentions, it has been granted far too much authority, with no oversight and consequences for the atrocities that are allowed to carry through with causing direct, real, visible, undeniable and quantifiable long term damage to our environment in the US and throughout the world. Sill, politicians knowingly direct billions of dollars to religious like theories such as global warming to no avail.
Most of Southeast Alaska is considered a rain forest anything that can support an ecosystem becomes one.
“If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.”
― Albert Einstein
Aambyvalley Rd.,OFF Lonavala,Mah.,India
hive just a couple of feet above ground on a branch in a dense thicket hidden by rocks away from prying predators.
While diving at Honaunau yesterday, I saw a commtion near the surface. Upon approaching, I saw this relatively young green sea turtle with a fish in its' mouth. I have not known these turtles to be carnivorous, save for the occasional jellyfish. I don't know if the turtle actually preyed on the fish, nor am I certain if the turtle was actually eating it. All I know for sure is that I was seeing a behavior that was new to me.
Bonefish Pond National Park, established in 2002 consists of 1,235 acres of coastal wetlands and is the last remaining tidal mangrove ecosystem on the shores of Southern New Providence in the Bahamas. Print Size 13x19 inches.
An image of a modern city, downtown Toronto. Lots of concrete and glass, asphalt and noise. I'll take the 'burbs any day :-)
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A strange phenomenon has occurred, " Flora and Fauna " in a snowy desert in the middle of nowhere!. Well, that's what we're here to study...
I love using the 2x4 rock slope pieces!!. they are so useful for creating ice and it turned out so well for these ice formations
Build made with Bricklink Studio 2.0 with existing parts and image enhanced and edited in Photoshop.