Fauna or animal world refers to the entirety of all animals
Fauna or animal world refers to the totality of all animals in an area or, in the narrower sense, all animal species in this area. The associated science is biogeography.
If the entire planet Earth is considered, the fauna includes all animal species, for example in palaeontology, where one speaks of a “fauna of the Cretaceous period”. The name is derived from the name of the Roman goddess of nature, Fauna. The equivalent of fauna in the plant kingdom is flora.
Wild horses on Karadag Mountains in Karaman
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We were very surprised to hear of some herds of wild horses when we were on a tour at Mount Karadag, one of the three volcanic mountains that had once contributed to the formation of Cappadocia.
Pelicans at the Lake Kerkini in the Serres region
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At Lake Vistonida we had already noticed the diversity of present water-birds, what we now deepened during the orbiting of Lake Kerkini. In addition to the large groups of the gray geese, the pelicans, fishing on the lake, were once again attracting us.
Modern way of animal and plant identification
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Every now and then, we meet with our friend Robert, who is always responsible for surprising activities in Vienna and Brunn am Gebirge, which should be of use to the general public, especially the youth, even if his activities are not immediately recognized.
Meeting an active squirrel at the Castle in Ohrid
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Slowly more signs of appearing autumn are noticeable, even at Lake Ohrid, with heavy rain showers, which already have increased the level of the lake quite a lot, the now multicolored forests seem to disappear in the clouds.
Puzta cattle and the Natural Park Zasavica
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Serbia only is about five times the size of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, but different vegetation zones, animal worlds and cultures meet in this country. Many Serbs still live in a deeply connected relationship with their own nature.
Mediterranean gulls following ferry - observation at Perea
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Everyone knows about their biological association, as well might remember about a special experience with the huge birds to report about which others will not describe as unusual.
Stray Animals on the streets in Turkey
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When visiting Turkey don’t be surprised by the large number of cats and dogs you will notice in the streets of the cities. If you find a kind of earring in their ear means they have been checked by official professionals so they are in good health condition and have been vaccinated against rabies.
Young swallows in the nest - shouting we're hungry!
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Swallows live, apart from Antarctica, on every continent, like these ones from Lake Skutari / Albania, so they are really nothing special one would like to say.
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In the eyes of ordinary people, our garden may look unusual - you will find neither lawn nor rosebushes nor garden gnomes. Instead, sparrows land on the table begging for crumbs. A wren once got lost and landed on my shoulder taking time to rest.
Chameleon at Oymapinar Dam - Manavgat
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To find and photograph some of the ancient ruins along the road from Manavgat to Side was our aim, when we notice a Chameleon trying to pass the road. Thanks to their typical movement of walking, which does not really show too much of effect of reaching other side of the road, we quickly stopped for help.