In addition to many majestic and fascinating species, evolution also led to the emergence of humankind — and we now have the obligation to protect our planet and care for all forms of life.

In this video, we learn amazing things about leopards and rhinos — and why a life-giving river in New Zealand was granted protected status equivalent to that of a human being.

From the oceans to the cliffs, from the steppe to the semi-desert, we continue our journey through our planet’s many biomes. Here, we meet spectacular white storks, and herds of wildebeests and zebras, whose distinctive stripes serve as camouflage against tsetse flies and horseflies.

Californian sea lions are quite adept on land, but spend most of their time in the water. They are considered to be elegant and intelligent animals with outstanding swimming abilities.

We continue following the humpback whales, learning about their migration patterns and how they raise their young. We also meet Californian sea lions, which, despite their heft, are very agile and adept — and also very peaceful.

The race between airplane and train is coming to an end! Who will reach Alexanderplatz’s World Time Clock first—Claire or Olcay? It’s going to be close!

In this video, we learn all about humpback whales. They might not be the largest whales, but they are extremely agile and graceful — and very musical as well!

In this segment, we get to see some of the oldest inhabitants of the ocean and learn about how they have adapted to life under water.

By the time Olcay's flight from Munich to Berlin takes off, Claire’s train has already been traveling for three hours. This is going to be a close race!

Different types of fish have very different tactics when it comes to survival in the coral reef, including camouflage, safety in numbers, and hiding in plain sight.

From Munich to Berlin in just four hours — that's what Deutsche Bahn's new high-speed connection is promising. But is it really faster than going by airplane? The race is on!

Hambach Castle is one of the most important landmarks in Germany, as its history is the history of the country as we know it today. Every year, thousands of tourists visit the castle and learn about the Hambach Festival, which — spoiler alert — was more than just a party!

The Goethe-Institut’s #180sec short video series, which explores different cities around the world, visits the streets of Cologne. Here, local inline skater Matwej explains why it's no longer possible to skate on the square in front of the world-famous Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), and where the skaters go now.

How do coral reefs form, and what role do they play for underwater creatures such as fish? In this video, you can see some fascinating life forms and how they interact with one another.

We don't know exactly how and when life began on Earth, but the answer probably lies in the depths of the ocean: It is here that the first unicellular organisms evolved.