Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. Here we see many animals emerge from hibernation, and then catch a glimpse of what lies over one hundred meters below the surface.

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. From the swiftly flowing streams to the cliffs high above, the area around the lakes hosts a number of different species.

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. In this episode, we'll explore the mysterious "Lake of Blood" and some scandalous interspecies dating!

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. In this part, we explore the mysterious "cow tracks" found throughout the Alps in stone. These are, in fact, ancient fossils from the time when this mountain range was an ocean floor.

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. Here we see the female perch defending her spawn from North American crayfish, and look at the role of glaciers in storing Alpine water.

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. Here we see the effects of global warming, from the melting ice on the mountains to the caves of Slovenia.

Alpine Lakes, a nature documentary, leads us into the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. As snow covers the mountains, mammals and fish alike fight for survival.

Alpine Lakes, a nature documentary, leads us into the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. When winter comes and the lakes freeze over, the fish under the thick ice cover have different ways of passing the time.

At the 9th Annual Conference of the German Council for Sustainable Development in Berlin on the 23rd of November 2009, Chancellor Angela Merkel talked about the upcoming challenges among others for the growth policy, for the educational and research policy, for species conservation and for international cooperation.

German chancellor Angela Merkel continues her talk at the German Council for Sustainable Development about sustainable ways of living and pleads for the importance of species diversity for us and our life on Earth.

At the end of the year 2011, the German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel looks back upon the year's major natural, political and economic events. In her address, she encourages her fellow citizens to remain strong and resolute in the face of formidable challenges that lie ahead.

In the second part of her New Year's address, German chancellor Angela Merkel gives an overview of her policy goals for the coming year. She appeals to the citizens of Germany to join the discussion and work along side her in achieving those goals.

For owners of Apple computers, the honeymoon is now over! In comparison to PCs, the more expensive Apple computer was long considered safe from viruses and Trojan horses. Now one of the first Trojan horses has shown up in their devices. Copyright DPA

Civil engineer Hermann Rothenhöfer offers a detailed look into the historic city of Karlsruhe, Germany. By walking past a variety of buildings, he documents the history and the change in style, lifestyles and the tastes of the people. Enjoy the beauty of this outstanding architecture!

Water fountains: they not only give us fresh water, but they are also often architectural works of art. In this video Günther and Gaby Walz give us a tour through the city of Karlsruhe, showing us the most important fountains and explaining their significance. Enjoy this little plunge into Karlruhe's history!

And our excursion into the realm of Karlruhe's water fountains continues, past expressive, carefully formed sculptures and gentle splashing waters. Enjoy!

At the modeling college of Astrid Bittner-Utsch in Wiesbaden women and men can learn how to walk relaxed and elegantly and present themselves well.

Flaunting, not scrimping, is the order of the day: at the Tendence consumer goods trade fair it's all about "deception." This is what the customers want, at least according to designers who introduce ever more pseudo-luxury goods. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The UNESCO World Heritage site Messel Pit is one of the excavation sites that yields the largest number of fossils worldwide. Professors as well as students split the slate in order to find well preserved fossils.

Reporters from the German magazine Auto Bild are visiting the annual International Auto Show in Frankfurt. Here, they show us which cars were the tops and the flops - and tell us why. Schaut mal rein!

Since 1960, the drive-in cinema has been luring young and old to Gravenbruch near Frankfurt/Main with its unusual concept.

Germany, ever a leader in automotive technology, will have to wait until 2025 before fully-automated vehicles are allowed on the autobahn. Continental may be ahead of the curve in Europe, but unless the EU makes a new law, the Google driverless car will stay hot on their heels. (video copyright dpa)

According to a scientific study, the right dance moves do make a difference when trying to pick up the opposite sex. Check out this clip for more details! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The small town of Markgröningen in Baden-Wuerttemberg is known for its fast shepherds. For over 500 years the offspring of local shepherd families race against each other as well as for a sheep. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]