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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

On the nest

Mute swans are usually known as lovely and gentle but can be tremendously aggressive in defence of the nest.

Their size and impressive hissing make them a formidable adversary for animals as large as a fox.

Dutch name : Knobbelzwaan
German name : Höckerschwan
Latin name : Cygnus olor

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