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The nature of the
country is its national identity. Poland has old tradition of
preserving nature for future generations. Pieniny mountains with
their spectacular wildlife and the Biebrza valley marshes (a
refuge of the elk, the wolf and innumerable birds) are among
treasures of Polish nature. One can find a unique pine forest
near Białowieża (with European bison) - this last natural
lowland forest in Europe attracts scientists and nature - lovers
from all over the world.
There are, in Poland,
rivers and lakes clean and full of life where one can watch
damselflies, listen to frogs croaking, see grebes dancing or
observe behaviour of ducks and herons. There are hundreds of
places where beaver lodges and dams can be seen.
One can also find
here, meadows and fields that are environments created by man,
by clearing forests. Meadows came into being where forests were
cut on damp soil (usually in river valleys). Unusual species of
orchids grow in meadows. They are also nesting grounds for such
birds as: lapwings, snipes and ruff. Typical fields' animals and
plants are: corn - cockle, cornflowers, skylarks, partridges and
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