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PMR-D9778 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest. Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature
PMR-D9777 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest. Here sheep are used to restrict the growth of trees and scrub. Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature
PMR-D9776 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest. Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature
PMR133K-10 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: touring boats frequently go aground on the sandbanks of the Tonle Sap River. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR133K-09 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: two young Khmer children in the family boat. Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage
PMR133K-08 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a general view of the floating village - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year. Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage
PMR133K-07 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a crocodile farm on one of the floating islands in the lake. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR133K-06 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a floating provision store on the lake - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR133K-05 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a group of blue touring boats at the quay, waiting for customers. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR133K-04 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a constant stream of touring boats leaves the quay on Tonle Sap River, heading for the lake. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR102K-36 Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Chilean Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in their natural habitat. Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids, wildlife, birds, water birds , waders, ornithology

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