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Water on Earth

Water on Earth

Water on Earth Our earth is actually quite an odd one out. For example, Earth is the only planet in our solar system that is a real wet oasis. More than 70 percent of the surface is covered with liquid water. And that while the other rocky planets orbiting our sun are dry and arid worlds. Our body also consists of an average of 70% water. Coincidence???? Water gives life; Let's be careful with the water. Every little bit helps...

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Other insects

Other insects

Lacewings or reticulates are insects with transparent wings. Above the scorpiofly. His tail is like a scorpiotail. I didn't found many of the 22 species that would be in the Netherlands. But I got the time. And I will post them.   And so many others. Some spiders. Because of their speed, they are a bit scarry for me. But many of them are also very beautyfull. Candystripe leafhopper. Hoppers are agile insects that can move with equal ease either...

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Bees and similar

Bees and similar

In ancient myths, bees bring heavenly gifts to earth; the honey also counts as the offering, intended for the most exalted gods. Honeybees were seen as messengers to carry messages from the earth to the heavenly realms. Without this little fellow earthlings, man would not exist. I found a bee house in one of my Giants It,s always nice to follow a bee in its activity. They the time for it, which made it easy for me to follow. Perhaps...

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Reptiles

Reptiles

 How turtle helped to build our land. Sun Bear & Wabun. Een Chippewa scheppingsmythe: Since then, the turtle has been honored as the protector and carrier of life on Earth, symbolizing the unity of existence. In the photo above, the turtle is basking in the sun. I have regularly encountered turtles in the water in the Sittard area; it seems to me that they were evicted by humans.
Amphibians

Amphibians

You cute green creature that makes those crazy jumps, that can swim, but also finds its way on land. With your tongue you catch insects that often irritate us humans. Your eyes always look startled or surprised.   Amphibians are characterized by the metamorphosis in their development: the larvae that can only live in water develop into air-breathing adults with lungs. Amphibians use their skin as a secondary breathing surface; some small salamanders and frogs are even fully adapted to...

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More birds

More birds

The jay is both an earth and air creature. Its plumage has the heavenly blue on the wings and the earthy brown on the body. In addition, black and white feathers are represented. They represent light and dark. The dove is a bringer of peace and harmony. Remember the story of Noah's Ark: symbol of reconciliation In the various religions doves are used with a special meaning. Then, of course, there are the well-known carrier pigeons. The pheasant is two...

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