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Kecklick in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States, where the species is introduced. Reference photograph of the species.

Chukar partridge

Keklik prefers the earth and rocky slopes. Its light throat is surrounded by a black stripe, the sides are decorated with contrasting transverse strokes, and the red beak…

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Coastal hiking trail of Kavo Greco; a reference view of the park's routes, not an entrance to the cave.

Cyclops Cave

Cyclops Cave is on a rocky shore near Konnos. Her name is associated with the mythical one-eyed giant, but the cave itself — natural coastal object, accessible by…

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Cypriot, discovered in Maheras in February 2021. Melanic form.

Cyprus grass snake

Cyprus grass snake — a rare island form of ordinary horror, whose life is closely connected with fresh water. In the arid Cypriot landscape, suitable wet areas form…

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Deryneia.

Deryneia

Derinia is known for strawberry fields and small museums of traditional life. Its southern urban center retains stone churches, local workshops and squares associated with the agricultural way…

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A Russian hare in Denmark. Reference photograph of the species.

European hare

The Russian hare uses open areas between bushes, fields and forest. In the area of Maheras and Adelphi, it is one of the characteristic mammals, although due to…

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Frenaros.

Frenaros

Frenaros lies among the red-earth fields in the depths of the southern part of the county. Here, agricultural traditions coexist with small Byzantine temples, which are much older…

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