The Swiss wilderness boasts a variety of climate zones, flora, and fauna. There are raccoons, and at Lake Lugano, there are even some hoopoes.

In the fourth part of this series on the Swiss wilderness, we find ourselves at Lake Maggiore in southern Ticino. Here, there are enormous catfish and bright green tree frogs.

In the floodplain forests and swamps of the nature reserve, there is an abundance of beautiful and rare plants. The population of ibexes is also thriving once again.

In the second part about summer in wild Switzerland, we see golden eagles, marmots, and the rare Danube salmon. In particular, we get a good sense of the hard fight for survival in this beautiful paradise.

Along the Anterior Rhine, the day begins with feathers, fur, and fine fibers. Among bathing birds, furry newcomers, and artful nests, nature prepares for autumn—with guests who stay and those who only briefly linger.

Many forest dwellers are already preparing for the cold season. We see marmots and many rare bird species that make Switzerland a magnificent natural spectacle even in late summer.

After being infected with the coronavirus, Luisa was placed in an artificial coma. Even today, the 23-year-old struggles with lingering symptoms. Find out more about her journey back to life.

Dr. Daniel Zickler, senior physician in the intensive care unit of Berlin's Charité Hospital, has seen the worst outcomes of Covid cases. Here, he appeals to Germany’s population to reduce their contact with others and get vaccinated.

Chancellor-designate Olaf Scholz appeals to the public's sense of community, and explains how the fourth wave of the coronavirus can perhaps still be broken.

Who doesn’t like vacationing in beautiful and fascinating countries – like those of Southeast Asia, perhaps? Tourism is an important economic factor for many developing and emerging economies, but it can often also create problems for the environment and the local population.

Part 2 highlights the negative aspects of tourism, but also shows ways in which tourists can contribute to the local economy and travel more sustainably overall.

Produced by The World Wildlife Found WWF, this clip featuring music by German singer Clueso reminds us of the amount of plastic going into our oceans – something we must not forget in the course of our day-to-day lives.

Produced by The World Wildlife Found WWF. Here are ten simple tips to help reduce the amount of plastic you use in your everyday life. Small actions can add up to a lot less plastic!

Produced by The World Wildlife Found WWF. Here are some more tips for reducing the amount of plastic you use on a daily basis. It's not just food that comes wrapped in excess plastic, but cosmetics and DVDs as well.

Produced by The World Wildlife Fund WWF. Anton Reyst travels to Hudson Bay in the north of Canada to get a firsthand look at the effects global warming has had on the landscape and wildlife there.