Spring animals

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Schneeglöckchen, Krokusse und Winterlinge kündigen den Frühling an und können sogar eine dünne Schneedecke durchbrechen, wenn der Boden nicht gefroren ist. Doch woher wissen die Pflanzen, dass ihre Zeit gekommen ist? Bedeuten Temperatureinbrüche unter null den Tod der Frühblüher?

Did you know that hedgehog's spikes are actually hair stiffened by keratin? Better be easy on that new keratin shampoo that you bought. But we're sure you won't be surprised by a definitely scientific fact that hedgehogs are absolutely adorable.

From a wise old owl on the prowl in a field of beautiful buttercups to an intrepid harvest mouse climbing up a spring flower.

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Julian Rad is a 29-year-old Austrian award-winning wildlife photographer who captures the most adorable shots of squirrels, rabbits, wood mice, hamsters and other small animals in their natural habitat. I came across Julian’s work on Instagram, where he has already over 100,000 followers.

Flowers have the most alluring smell, and not only to the impressionable bees. We have made a list of photos that show animals enjoying a whiff or two from a petal or bloom. Kittens, nature's cuddliest critters, look even better when they're enjoying the sweet scents of flowers. Same goes for bunnies!

Qui ne craque pas ou n'a jamais craqué devant une photo d'un bébé animal ? C'est pourquoi la rédac vous a concocté un album avec des photos d'animaux...

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