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The Friendly Arm
As promised after the last poll, here is another
beautiful small castle 1 discovered during my trip
across the French countryside. The spectacle of
the golden foliage in the first light is simply
magical, and these picturesque villages are like
something out of a romantic painting or a fantasy
novel. I hope you're enjoying my new
photographic journey
Bicycle friendly
Bicycles are more common than cars in downtown Copenhagen, a stark contrast to most [all?] Canadian cities. Postal deliveries and couriers (DHL and Amazon) are all made by bicycle (in central Copenhagen). During the morning and evening commuting hours we observed bicycle traffic jams at major intersections. We were also surprised at the speed and apparent nonchalance of the cyclists, the majority of whom sped by us in the rain, on cobblestone, and without helmets. Woe be the tourist who steps out into the bike lane without looking!
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“Copenhagen has earned a reputation as one of the most—possibly the most—bicycle-friendly city in the world. Every day 1.2 million kilometres (0.75 million miles) are cycled in Copenhagen, with 62% of all citizens commuting to work, school or university by bicycle; in fact, almost as many people commute by bicycle in greater Copenhagen as do those who cycle to work in the entire United States. Cycling is generally perceived as a healthier, more environmentally friendly, cheaper, and often quicker way to get around town than by public transport or car.”
We found this donkey walking around Vrika beach, Anti Paxos, one day, very happily sniffing through all the bags, whilst we were swimming in the sea - clever ploy!
The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) is a nationwide effort involved in rescuing domesticated/ captive wild animals. Edwin Wiek still heads this project with the help from a team of full time staff, mostly from the local village, and a team of international volunteers who pay for their stay. One of their goals is to rehabilitate captive wild animals and release them back into the wild, repopulating forest areas in which they are already endangered or extinct.
I visited this incredible place today where the money you spend by visiting or donating is put back into rescuing and rehabilitating these wonderful animals.
When the friendly monsters are bigger than your problems, you have nothing to worry about . :)
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The signaller gives a friendly wave to the driver of 56078 as it heads past Abergavenny working 6M51 16:23 Baglan Bay to Chirk Kronospan.
It may appear this deer is confined to a cage, but in fact it has the grounds of a large sanctuary to roam in at its leisure.
Captured at Lyell's Deer Sanctuary, Queensland.
Happy Fence Friday.
Amihan Bus Lines 8858
Model: SR EXFOH-RE (Fourth Generation)
Chassis: Nissan Diesel RB46S
Engine: Nissan Diesel PE6-T
The annual Moors and Christian Fiesta in Guardamar del Segura in honour of Sant Jaume......
Parades, concerts, parties and the firing of hundreds of blunderbuss guns makes for an exciting and rather noisy affair........
Nikkor 20mm AF f2.8D
4 of 4 images in this series.
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Saint Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park ~ circa 1893
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150 Adult Alligators! - St. Augustine, FL U.S.A. - Gator School!
Bright Blue-Sky Day - Northern Florida - Autumn 2021 - 11/1/21
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - 12:00 PM - Noon Snack-Time!]
*[Polite-Neighbors - attentive - Back to Back - Get Off My Back!]
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, having opened on May 20, 1893. It has 24 species of crocodilians, and also a variety of other reptiles, mammals and birds, as well as exhibits, a few animal performances, and educational demonstrations. The park began in 1893 on St. Augustine Beach as a minor attraction at the end of a railway running through neighboring Anastasia Island. The alligators were added at first to get visitors to buy souvenirs and see the museum there. Soon, the reptiles themselves became the main point of interest. Growing in popularity, the park moved to its current location in the early 1920s. The park changed owners in the 1930s, and, after a devastating fire, they started reconstruction and expansion of the facilities. In 1993, for their 100-year anniversary, the park became the first place in the world to display every species of crocodilian. As of 2012, this was the only place where one can see every species of alligator, crocodile, caiman and gharial. Over the years, the zoo has expanded to include exotic monkeys, birds, and other reptiles. The bird collection alone boasts some species not often seen in other zoos, including hornbills, cassowary, marabou, Cape griffon vultures and Pesquet's parrots. In 2008, the zoo opened a new Komodo dragon facility that also exhibits lizards and snakes found within the range of the saltwater crocodile. On September 10, 1992, the Alligator Farm was designated a U.S. Historic District. The back section of the park contains a large bird rookery, where 'free-roaming' local bird species such as egrets, herons, wood storks & roseate spoonbills nest & rear their young.
The American alligator is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the southeastern United States. Adult male American alligators measure 11 to 15 ft in length and can weigh up to 999 lbs. Females are smaller measuring around 9.8 ft. The American alligator inhabits freshwater wetlands such as marshes and cypress swamps from Texas to North Carolina. It is distinguished from the sympatric American crocodile by its broader snout, with overlapping jaws and darker coloration, and is less tolerant of saltwater but more tolerant of cooler climates than the American crocodile, which is found only in tropical climates.
Alligators are apex predators and consume fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Subsequent conservation efforts have allowed their numbers to increase and the species was removed from the endangered species list in 1987. The species is the official state reptile of three states: Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi U.S.A.
Largest Alligator Ever: "Gomek" - (1927-1997) - 17' 9" - 1896 lbs