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Nandus in the wild - Unique in Europe

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Nandus in the wild - Unique in Europe

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Biosphärenreservat Schaalsee

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  • Location: Utecht, Northwest Mecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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    August 28, 2017

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    Part 1 of 2

    In the late 1990s, three Nandu couples escaped from an enclosure. However, not everyone is happy about the good adaptability of the ostrich-like birds.
    The population …
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    August 28, 2017

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    Part 2 of 2

    Increasing skepticism
    Farmers in the region have long been critical of the spread of the Nandus. Gradually, researchers are now concerned. It could locally cause significant …
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    July 27, 2020

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    In the north-east of Lake Ratzeburg you could see many free-living Nandus. Unfortunately, lately they have become shy because they have become a nuisance to farmers and are no longer welcome here.
    Today I could only see four in the middle of a large field - two of them were a little closer, so that I could photograph them with full telephoto out of focus. I didn't want to go any closer so as not to disturb them.
    It's amazing that they could survive here in the wild for decades.
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    Distance 4.14 km

    Uphill 10 m

    Downhill 30 m

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    Location: Utecht, Northwest Mecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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