4. Sweet flag grows on sandy soils that
provide enough water for swamps. It is
a strongly aromatic plant. Sweet flag is
particularly known for its the beneficial
effects on the stomach, especially
heartburn. Dark rye bread of sweet and
sour taste is made from it due to
Lithuanian tradition, and it is baked on
leaves of sweet flag, which gives it a
special aroma that reminds the bread is
baked by grandmothers.
5. Lemna minor is a plant that has got a
lot of protein and minerals, so it is a
valuable feedstuff for water birds and
fish. It grows in lakes, ponds, lagoons,
mainly in stagnant water.
6. Most of them float on the surface of the
water. Water lilies are not only
decorative, but also provide useful shade
which helps reduce the growth of algae in
ponds and lakes. Lily attracts insects with
its large colorful flowers and tasteful
nectar. Fish, ducks, and other animals eat
them, too. Some people grow water lilies
in garden ponds. These plants are also
written in Lithuania’s red list.
7. It grows in swamps or roadside
ditches. People used to cover their
roofs with them. In old days, the
reed roof was used to cover the
outbuildings or barns. At present,
more and more often we see a reed
roof on vacation homes, villas,
where it can compete even with a
luxurious roof.
10. Lithuania's largest rodent is called
„bebras“. In the country they were
hunted for their meat (especially tails)
and fur. All beavers need water to
survive. They live in or around
freshwater ponds, lakes, rivers.
Beavers are known for building dams,
canals, and lodges (homes). They are
excellent swimmers and may remain
submerged for up to 15 minutes.
11. Baltic grey seals are the largest
mammals in the Baltic Sea, living
here for ten thousands of years. For
many years grey seals have been
extremely rare visitors on
Lithuanian coast and are strictly
protected by national laws.
However, in the past several years
more and more individuals of this
fascinating species can be observed
by Lithuanian coastline.
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13. They feed rapaciously
on plankton. Carp-a
large-scaled fish, that
lives alone or in small
groups in quiet, weedy,
mud-bottomed ponds,
lakes, and rivers.
14. Tench is an easily
recognizable fish, with
muscular body. It is covered
with fine carved scales going
deep into the skin and a thick
layer of mucus. This fish is
able to survive in most
unfavorable living
conditions.
15. It is one of rapacious mammals
which is in Lithuania‘s red list.
Usually they are timid. These
mammals like torrential streams or
grass-covered lakes. They are lovely
and original coastal animals.
• SOME INTERESTING FACTS:
•Sea otters hold hands when they
sleep, so they don’t drift away from
each other.
•They can dive as deep as 330 feet
when searching for food.
16. Green Toad – belongs to the
squad of tailless frogs,
amphibians` family. They live in
the gardens, kitchen gardens, parks
and fields. In Lithuania they are
found everywhere, but more
common are in the south-western
districts. Since 2007, the species
are listed in the Red Book of
Lithuania.
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18. Our national birdOur national bird
These are large storks, typically 100
cm tall, with a 180 cm wingspan and a
long thick bill. Members of this genus
are more variable in plumage than
other storks, but several species have
black upper bodies and wings, and
white belly and undertail. These storks
feed on frogs, insects, young birds,
lizards and rodents. They fly with the
neck outstretched.
