Castles are usually equated with Europe, but they can also be found in Korea. Three styles of castles were built in Korea: camp, city, and mountain. In Korea they served as formidable military installations to guard against intruders. European castles usually served dual roles as an armed fortress and official royal residence.
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Anas acuta - The northern pintail can be found in the northern regions of the Americas, Asia, and Europe. It is a migratory bird, usually the first to head south and the first to return north. It does not fly south of the equator for wintering. The pintail is known for its fast flying abilities. This is achieved through a slender body, long tail, and slightly swept back wings; most ducks have wings protruding straight out from the body. Pintails were once abundant throughout their range, but sharp declines have been noticed since the 1950’s.
