This illustration of a Triceratops is one of several animal representations on the outer walls of the Aquarium Berlin. In 1913, this edifice was built on the grounds of the Zoological Garden in the Tiergarten district. [German]
Category Archives: Animals
Struggling oryxes in Salzburg, Austria
While walking through the zoo of Salzburg I came across this pair of struggling oryxes. I just love the symmetry of their horns in this special situation. The zoo is placed next to a big rock so one can see some animals in a rugged setting.
Fantail pigeon at Wartburg Castle in Eisenach
This pigeon is member of a breed living within the walls of Wartburg Castle in Eisenach. According to legend this breed was part of the dowry, Elisabeth of Hungary brought to the castle after her wedding with Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia.
Praying mantis in Graz, Austria
Sundheimer Huhn at Zeche Zollern, Germany
In earlier times German miners used to have a small garden for vegetable and animals behind their homes. While strolling around a mining settlement next to the colliery Zeche Zollern I came across this special breed of chickens. In German they are called Sundheimer.
Shropshire sheep in Schlierbach, Austria
In Schlierbach I met the Shropshire sheep the first time. This sheep are known for loving grass but not nibbling at trees. So they are ideal for keeping grass short in fruit farms and in Christmas tree plantations. Best lawnmower ever.
Storks in Deutschkreutz, Austria
A trip through Burgenland wouldn’t be complete without taking photos of storks. Actually one can see their nests at many buildings in this Austrian province. It happens to be the nest with the most storks I found on top of a building which was even called Haus Burgenland.
Dog at the Burggarten of Graz, Austria
Sometimes I am having a picnic at the Burggarten of Graz. This is a park next to the former castle of Graz. It happens to be a beautiful dog posed right in front of my camera this time. Isn’t it a cutie?
White donkeys in Burgenland, Austria
While biking through the National Park Neusiedler See – Seewinkel I came across white donkeys! These donkeys with yellow-white coat and blue eyes were raised in 17th/18th century in the area of Austria and Hungary.
A pig breed named Mangalitza in Burgenland
On my biking tour along the Neusiedler See I came across a special breed of curly-hair hog. In Austria they are called Mangalitza. One can often see this name on the restaurant’s menus in that part of Burgenland.