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.

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.

Loni takes us on a tour of the enchanting city of Avignon in the South of France. It is famous thanks to a children's song and because it was the papal seat at one point. It is also home to several buildings that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

In this video, Federico shows us a traditional dish from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania made from potatoes, a popular food all over Germany. But how many takes will he need to get it right?

The final part of our series on the federal states focuses on Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which is one of the most popular domestic vacation destinations in Germany. Why is that? You can find out in this video with Alina and Ms. Klimper.

This edition of Yabla's "slow news" looks at events that have taken place in England, the US, Germany, and Uganda.

In this video, Francesco shows us how to make Saxon Quarkkeulchen, a potato-based dessert. The recipe is easy to follow and the results delicious!

Alina has prepared well for today's questions. Thanks to her knowledge, we can learn some key facts about the German state of Saxony.

Germany is a multicultural country! In this video, the city of Karlsruhe celebrates Latin American culture with a weekend festival involving traditional food, music, dance, and more.

Thinking about going abroad for a longer period of time? In this video, Federico shares a bit about his own experience studying in another country.

The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. The worst can still be averted if we adapt, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but time is of the essence, and radical changes are needed. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Can you imagine having a raccoon as a pet, a tiger as a playmate, or a crocodile as a friend for life? What about a reunion with a lioness? Watch this video for more accounts of wild animals who have formed bonds with people.

Humans and animals often form their own special kinds of bonds. Here, you’ll learn about people who developed friendships with a crow, a shark, a goose, and more!

The Moria refugee camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos, is characterized by crowded tents, mountains of garbage, and inhumane and unsanitary conditions. In summer 2020, Rhaja Horst traveled there to devote her time and energy to helping the refugees. The 19-year-old student from Reckenroth, a municipality in the Rhein-Lahn district, spent eight weeks at Moria giving German lessons. She encourages other who are interested in helping out to join an NGO and go.

Zuma Katjiuonga, a member of the Himba tribe, tells his girlfriend — whom he lives with in the modern city of Windhoek, Namibia – that his family married him off to a cousin when he went back to see them for a visit. How does Zuma’s girlfriend feel about it?