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Snail Cornu aspersum before Feeding

Posted on January 16, 2015 by stefanwirth

Berlin, January 2015. Copyrights Stefan F. Wirth

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Leopard Slug before eating on a Mushroom

Posted on November 21, 2014 by stefanwirth

Leopard Slug Limax maximus before Eating, South-West of Germany, Saarland/ Berlin, November 2014. Copyrights Stefan F. Wirth

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African Giant Snail and Offspring

Posted on September 8, 2013 by stefanwirth

Terrestrial lung snails reproduce as hermaphrodites. In the African Giant Snail, Achatina fulica, both mating partners can fertilize each other at the same time. But in the case presented in this film, obviously only one partner was producing eggs. The … Continue reading →

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Swans on Ice in Berlin

Posted on March 17, 2013 by stefanwirth

The Swan Cygnus olor originally had been widespread in the northern area of middle Europe, north-eastern Europe and southern Scandinavia. Due to the intentionally release of farmed individuals or the feralisation of domesticated animals, Mute Swans meanwhile have been settled … Continue reading →