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Arnhem, Meinerswijk Floodplain park - the konik horse, also called konik or Equus caballus caballus, is of Polish origin. In Polish Koń horse and konjiek means horse. From here comes the name konik for this breed of small horses. They graze natural areas on other ways than any other animal.
Arnhem, Uiterwaardenpark Meinerswijk - Het konikpaard, ook wel konik of Equus caballus caballus genoemd, komt van oorsprong uit Polen. In het Pools betekent Koń paard en konjiek paardje. Hiervandaan komt de naam konik voor dit ras van kleine paarden. Ze begrazen natuurgebieden op andere manieren dan enig ander dier.
This herd of cattle was grazing at Lime Ridge Open Space. They seem to have an idyllic life compared to cattle in feed lots, at least until "harvest time".
Our walk today took us along the banks of the River Avon. It has been a beautiful sunny day and the heather on the hills is at its most colourful. Lots to see - cows, sheep , deer and a very large sow with nine delightful piglets. We passed an old illicit still and a loch with the heathery hills reflected in its dark waters-all in all a good ramble!
It has been a while since I posted an elephant photo. Here a mother elephant and her calf are having a peaceful time grazing on the African Savannah. This photo was taken in the Masai Mara in Kenya, Africa!
A solitary bison grazes in front of the Mission Mountains of Montana at the National Bison Range.
The Range was established in 1908-1910 through the efforts of several individuals, including William Hornaday and Theodore Roosevelt. Presently it maintains a herd of 250-300 bison, many of which can be traced to 4 individual orphaned calves rescued by Walking Coyote of the Pend d'Orielle tribe in 1873 or 1874 during the high season for bison extermination (Recommended Reading: "Last Stand" by Michael Punke). While the genetic diversity of the herd is very strong and a linchpin in the persistence of the species, it is sadly tainted by cattle DNA as cross-breeding was common a century ago (most bison today are hybrid bison/cattle). Nevertheless, the herd and the place in which they reside are an important piece in the history of the species. More recommended reading here: www.fws.gov/refuge/national_bison_range/wildlife_and_habi...
Two horses, seen somewhere during our walks in Polańczyk and surroundings :)
Smile on Saturday - theme: "Two-same" :)
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Pasące się koniki. Pstryknięte podczas naszych wędrówek w okolicach Polańczyka :)
Apparently there are 10 sheep for each person in New Zealand. Here are a few of them near Glenorchy.
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