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The allure of the Feldberg Lakes with their clear, fresh water was described many years ago by the writer Hans Fallada. In the last part of this series, you can see how professional conservationists and volunteers are helping to preserve these impressive waters.
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The condition of the aquatic habitat is checked at regular intervals by conservationists and some interesting discoveries have already been made. Meanwhile, the ospreys are gradually training their young to become independent.
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The meadows around the Feldberg Lakes are home to an enormous variety of floral and fauna. While deer, foxes, and hares live on land, predatory and non-predatory fish can be found underwater, where the natural balance is being threatened by anglers.
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A few very special insect species can be found around the Feldberg Lakes. Otters and other water creatures also live here, and the full moon seems to have a special effect on them.
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This part is about the offspring of the various inhabitants of the Feldberg lakes. How do the parents behave after the mating season? How dangerous is life for the various species, and how do they protect themselves?
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In this segment, we get to know other creatures living in the Feldberg lakes and learn who the "grandmother" is.
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The Feldberg Lakes are a veritable paradise for various species of eagle. In this video, we meet the kings of the skies as they engage in courtship displays, hunting, and nest building.
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The Feldberg lakes are home to mysterious creatures that look like plants and can only be found in an unspoiled habitat. Get to know these exciting organisms, some of which truly fascinate scientists.
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This installment of our series on the Feldberg Lakes focuses on fish and how they reproduce. We also meet the savior of the eastern bullhead.
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In this part of our series on the Feldberg Lakes, we learn about how they were formed and meet an intriguing inhabitant of their shores!
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Winter is a lean time for many species... but not for all of them! Many waterbirds and the tiniest mouse you can imagine have their survival strategies.
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The Feldberg Lakes form a beautiful and biodiverse area in southern Mecklenburg in the north of Germany. In the first part of this series, we learn about their formation and get to know some of the animals that inhabit them.
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The honey bee is the oldest livestock species of all and an industrious animal essential to the health of our planet.
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30 degrees Celsius instead of 40: The campaign "Wir drehen runter" ("We're turning it down") from the environmental foundation WWF and detergent brand Ariel aims to convince people to wash their clothes at lower temperatures. This not only protects the climate, but also saves energy and, therefore, money.
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It won't be long now before fall. As summer draws to a close, it's time to take stock: How satisfied have people been with the summer?
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"Fridays for Future" climate activists are at it again. This time, they are protesting against the extension of Berlin's A100 freeway. According to the group, simply building more roads without considering the future of the city is no longer a sustainable transport policy. Copyright: dpa [German press agency].
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Eylin tells us more about the trees that can be found in Germany. She also gives us a few simple pointers on how to recognize them, and tells us why she thinks people like trees so much.
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Here's one for lovers of trees and forests. Eylin introduces the most common types of tree found in Germany and also tells us about the interesting history of the country's forests.
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Today we're going to show you how to prepare Brandenburg stewed cucumbers! The "Schmorgurke" is a coarser and knobbier cucumber that is found in Germany, but you can use any cucumber you have at your disposal. Traditionally, this dish is made with bacon and milk, but you can also use almond milk and vegan margarine and leave out the bacon. Guten appetit!
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The ski season has begun on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. There are no more COVID restrictions, but now there's a new problem due to rising energy costs.
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In this video, Paula gives a presentation about the federal state of Brandenburg, which entirely surrounds Berlin. Enjoy!
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Eylin talks about the beauty of fall and the fun children can have with the leaves. The only thing she dislikes about the season is the number of leaf blowers around.
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The 18-kilometer Fehmarn Belt Tunnel connecting Denmark and Germany will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world. This video explains how 360,000 tons of steel and 3 million cubic meters of concrete are being used to create the tunnel, which will run between Rødbyhavn on the island of Lolland and Puttgarden on the eastern coast of Schleswig-Holstein.
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Land is used in different ways in Germany: for housing, commerce and industry, agriculture, transport, or nature reserves. Different parties have conflicting interests when it comes to deciding what to build where. This is where spatial planning comes into play…
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