Confrontation
Face to face with a Scottish Highlander
👀🐂
Highland cattle
Highland cattle (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach) (Scots: kyloe) are a Scottish breed of cattle with long horns and long wavy coats which are coloured black, brindled, red, yellow or dun.
The breed was developed in the Scottish Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland. Breeding stock has been exported to the rest of the world, especially Australia and North America, since the early 20th Century. The breed was developed from two sets of stock, one originally black, and the other reddish. Although there are several coat colors in existence since the late 1800s, most are caused by alleles at the MC1R gene (E locus) and the PMEL or SILV gene (D locus).
Highlands are known as a hardy breed due to the rugged nature of their native Scottish Highlands, with high rainfall and very strong winds. Highland cattle have been successfully established in many temperate countries and indeed in countries where winters are substantially colder than Scotland's such as in central Europe and Canada. Their hair gives protection during the cold winters and their skill in looking for food allows them to survive in steep mountain areas. They both graze and browse and eat plants which many other cattle avoid.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_cattle
ISLAND VAN BRIENENOORD
You can find a hidden piece of nature in Rotterdam under the Van Brienenoord bridge. The Eiland van Brienenoord is a beautiful nature area where Rotterdammers can relax, despite the heavy traffic that rushes back and forth across the bridge.
The island was created in the 19th century when several silt plates grew together. The area of 17 hectares consists of forest, grass plains and open water. This variety is home to all kinds of animals, including birds, butterflies and Scottish Highlanders. The highlanders have been grazing on the island since 2000 so that the landscape develops in a natural way.
Did you know…
The island owes its name to Baron Van Brienenoord? The politician and merchant bought the plot in 1847. A year later he played an important role in Dutch politics: thanks to him, Thorbecke's constitution was adopted in 1848. That constitution is the basis for democracy as we know it today in the Netherlands.
TIP:
There are beautiful birds on the Eiland van Brienenoord. From sparrows, green woodpeckers and tree falcons to kingfishers, owls and red tails. They're here. Do not forget your binoculars if you want to spot them.
Source: www.mustsee.today/en/tour/eiland-van-brienenoord/
Another link:
www.3develop.nl/blog/the-transformation-of-brienenoord-is...
Confrontation
Face to face with a Scottish Highlander
👀🐂
Highland cattle
Highland cattle (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach) (Scots: kyloe) are a Scottish breed of cattle with long horns and long wavy coats which are coloured black, brindled, red, yellow or dun.
The breed was developed in the Scottish Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland. Breeding stock has been exported to the rest of the world, especially Australia and North America, since the early 20th Century. The breed was developed from two sets of stock, one originally black, and the other reddish. Although there are several coat colors in existence since the late 1800s, most are caused by alleles at the MC1R gene (E locus) and the PMEL or SILV gene (D locus).
Highlands are known as a hardy breed due to the rugged nature of their native Scottish Highlands, with high rainfall and very strong winds. Highland cattle have been successfully established in many temperate countries and indeed in countries where winters are substantially colder than Scotland's such as in central Europe and Canada. Their hair gives protection during the cold winters and their skill in looking for food allows them to survive in steep mountain areas. They both graze and browse and eat plants which many other cattle avoid.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_cattle
ISLAND VAN BRIENENOORD
You can find a hidden piece of nature in Rotterdam under the Van Brienenoord bridge. The Eiland van Brienenoord is a beautiful nature area where Rotterdammers can relax, despite the heavy traffic that rushes back and forth across the bridge.
The island was created in the 19th century when several silt plates grew together. The area of 17 hectares consists of forest, grass plains and open water. This variety is home to all kinds of animals, including birds, butterflies and Scottish Highlanders. The highlanders have been grazing on the island since 2000 so that the landscape develops in a natural way.
Did you know…
The island owes its name to Baron Van Brienenoord? The politician and merchant bought the plot in 1847. A year later he played an important role in Dutch politics: thanks to him, Thorbecke's constitution was adopted in 1848. That constitution is the basis for democracy as we know it today in the Netherlands.
TIP:
There are beautiful birds on the Eiland van Brienenoord. From sparrows, green woodpeckers and tree falcons to kingfishers, owls and red tails. They're here. Do not forget your binoculars if you want to spot them.
Source: www.mustsee.today/en/tour/eiland-van-brienenoord/
Another link:
www.3develop.nl/blog/the-transformation-of-brienenoord-is...