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Sheep Steps on the North Sea Dike

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Sheep Steps on the North Sea Dike

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  • Location: Norden, Aurich, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    October 9, 2024

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    Sheep take over dike maintenance
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    June 22, 2025

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    But sheep aren't always there, don't be sad.
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    🐑✨ The sheep on the dike are the unsung heroes of the East Frisian coast and far more than just a picturesque photo opportunity. They are the irreplaceable "biological lawnmowers" without whom coastal protection in its current form would be virtually unthinkable.
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