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Bees are vitally important for plant pollination and have fascinatingly diverse lifestyles. Read here how to identify wild bumblebees and what you can do to help them.

Animals are experienced weather forecasters. But it's not just the well-known weather frog who makes fairly accurate predictions; birds also show quite clear signs of weather changes, which are worth knowing. Because you can trust animal "forecasts"!

Ladybugs are the most powerful weapon against aphids. To keep these pretty beetles on our good side, we build them a ladybug house, where they can retreat during the winter and in whose environment they can reproduce and eat their fill.

Strange noises in the dark? That could be a hedgehog. These prickly creatures make no effort to be quiet and seem to have no manners: They smack their lips, snore, puff, and rumble like crazy. This can easily frighten many a gardener. But consider yourself lucky if you have a hedgehog in your gar...

The hare doesn't have it easy. In our intensively cultivated landscape, there's not much room for Mr. Lamprey, but many hungry predators want to get their hands on their thick fur, and in autumn and winter, lead shot flies around their long ears. So, it's more than time for a plea for the hare.

When you hear the word "chicken farming," you don't immediately think of gardens. But chickens thrive in the garden, the effort involved in keeping them is manageable, you get fresh, organic eggs, and the poultry is amazingly entertaining. Cheers to the backyard chicken!

To hibernate, hedgehogs need a place that's sheltered from the elements, quiet, and undisturbed. It's best to move the hedgehog house to a shady and hidden spot under bushes or a hedge in the garden in early autumn. This is when the animals begin preparing their winter quarters. During their ann...

Squirrels enjoy a little extra food all year round. Especially before winter, these cute little creatures start to build up their winter stores early.

The little owl, the whimsical little owl, was once the favorite bird of the goddess Athena. Today, it needs our help because its breeding grounds have become scarce.

They're small, they're fast, and they often have a cheeky expression: Runner ducks enhance any garden and are sure to bring a smile to their owner's face. Not only their sleek running style, but also their practical ability to destroy all the snails in the garden is a source of joy for the animal...

Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris), also known locally as kittens or male squirrels, are good climbers; they feel safe and secure in tall trees. They scamper nimbly up and down the trees, using their bushy tail as a kind of balancing pole and, when jumping, also as a parachute. Their four fingers a...

The hazel dormouse is tiny, shy, and usually scurries through dense bushes at night. Therefore, very little is known about this cutest creature among rodents. Thanks to the "nut hunt," however, we can keep track of the graceful dormouse.

Blackbirds, robins, tits, and many other garden birds thrive in our gardens. They delight us with their songs and bring the garden to life with their lively nature. You can also make our feathered friends happy: Plant attractive native wild shrubs, climbing trees, and perennials in your garden, w...

With their extraordinary talents as vocal imitators and elegant formation artists, starlings are not ordinary birds and were rightly named “Bird of the Year 2018”.