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  • Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) portrait, Kangasala, Finland.
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  • Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) portrait, Kangasala, Finland.
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  • Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) portrait, Kangasala, Finland.
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  • Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) portrait, Kangasala, Finland.
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  • Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) portrait, Kangasala, Finland.
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  • Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) portrait, Kangasala, Finland.
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  • Little Owl (Athene noctua)<br />
RANGE: Temperate part of Europe, Asia e to Korea & n Africa. Introduced to UK in 19th century & now naturalised. Also introduced to South Island of New Zealand.<br />
They are diurnal & perch prominently during the day. Feed on insects, earthworms, amphibians and small birds and mammals.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) in the reeds of Danube Delta, Romania. In Europe, the pumpkinseed is considered an invasive species. They were introduced to European waters, and could outcompete existing fish.
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  • Silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, caught in a fyke net in Danube Delta, Romania. A freshwater cyprinid fish native to north and northeast Asia. More silver carp are produced worldwide in aquaculture than any other species. It has been introduced to, or spread into via connected waterways, at least 88 countries around the world. The silver carp reaches an average length of 60 to 100 cm with a maximum of 140 cm.
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  • Silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, caught in a fyke net in Danube Delta, Romania. A freshwater cyprinid fish native to north and northeast Asia. More silver carp are produced worldwide in aquaculture than any other species. It has been introduced to, or spread into via connected waterways, at least 88 countries around the world. The silver carp reaches an average length of 60 to 100 cm with a maximum of 140 cm.
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  • Narrow-clawed crayfish or Danube crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus) hiding in the weed, Danube Delta, Romania. This is a species of crayfish imported and introduced to Central Europe in 19th century from the Caspian Sea. Other names Galician crayfish or Turkish crayfish.
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  • Narrow-clawed crayfish or Danube crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus) hiding in the weed, Danube Delta, Romania. This is a species of crayfish imported and introduced to Central Europe in 19th century from the Caspian Sea. Other names Galician crayfish or Turkish crayfish.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
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  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
    POX-2009-04-23_80-Marsh Frog.jpg
  • The pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) in the reeds of Danube Delta, Romania. In Europe, the pumpkinseed is considered an invasive species. They were introduced to European waters, and could outcompete existing fish.
    MLU_20130619_095131_65.jpg
  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a small species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
    MLU_20130612_031800_02US.jpg
  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
    MLU_20130612_030013_09US.jpg
  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
    POX-2009-04-23_171-Marsh Frog.jpg
  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
    POX-2009-04-23_184-Marsh Frog.jpg
  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
    POX-2009-04-23_157-Marsh Frog.jpg
  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
    POX-2009-04-23_136-Marsh Frog.jpg
  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
    POX-2009-04-23_56-Marsh Frog.jpg
  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
    POX-2009-04-23_142-Marsh Frog.jpg
  • Marsh or Lake Frog (Rana ridibunda).Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN.RANGE: 2 separate areas of Europe. One in Iberia and s France and other in the east from Germany east to Russia & the Balklands. INTRODUCED INTO UK..These are gregarious, diurnal & very aquatic frogs...Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009
    POX-2009-04-23_109-Marsh Frog.jpg
  • White tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) Flatanger, Norway. August 2008. ..White-tailed sea eagle catching mackerel (Haliaeetus albicilla and Scomber scombrus), NORWAY/FLATANGER, NORD-TRÖNDELAG. The Sea Eagle is another real comeback species in Europe. Persecuted during centuries and finally almost lost to chemical pollutants in the 1970s, it is quickly reclaiming most of its former territories across Europe. Germany hosted 530 pairs in 2009, Sweden 600, Finland 300 and Norway an estimated 4,000 pairs. It was re-introduced to Scotland in 1975 and by 2009 the UK had about 50 pairs. In 1992 it was re-introduced to Denmark, which by 2009 had 21 breeding pairs. It was also re-introduced to Ireland in 2007 and is slowly spreading southwards in Europe on its own. 2006 saw the first breeding pair The Netherlands for centuries. Everywhere, the sea eagle's successful comeback is a clear result of devoted, hard work by individual citizens, businesses, NGOs and public agencies. Yes, we can make a difference! Nature conservation works!
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  • Muskox fight (Ovibos moschatus), NORWAY/DOVREFJELL-SUNNDALSFJELLA NATIONAL PARK. The muskox was one of the typical tundra species that lived together with reindeer, woolly rhinoceros and mammoth on the tundras of the Ice age. These large grazers and browsers were easy to hunt, and therefore quickly exterminated by early Man. The mammoth and woolly rhino disappeared forever, but the muskox survived in the extreme north of Greenland and Canada, and over the last few decades has been re-introduced to several sites in Scandinavia, western Greenland and the Russian tundra. Like here in Dovrefjell. An incredible survivor, this relative of the goat lives from minute creeping willow bushes and grass, while enduring wintertime temperatures of minus 40° or lower.  Their eyes have a specially built retina to handle the extreme amounts of ultraviolet light in the Arctic environment.  The main predator on muskox, apart from Man, is the wolf, against which they form a defensive circle to protect their calves.
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  • Mount Ushba, 4,710 m, GEORGIA/SVANETI, Mount Ushba in Georgia has one of the Caucasus’ most characteristic silhouettes. The impressive Great Caucasus range is by far the wildest mountain chain in Europe and it is one of the world’s 25 Biodiversity hotspots, with as many as 1,600 plant species that exist nowhere else on earth. In 2009, a Russian initiative saw the Caucasus leopard re-introduced to the Russian side of these mountains.
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