In this skit featuring German comedian Otto Waalkes, Santa's helper wants a raise. What do you think his boss will say?

For several years now, a small herd of wild Przewalski horses – named for Russian explorer Colonel Przewalski – has been grazing in Hanau near Frankfurt am Main. They are considered the last living subspecies of the wild horse.

In order for zoo animals to stay healthy, their skin, hooves, and horns need regular upkeep. In this video we visit Safariland Stukenbrock, where zookeepers care for elephants, rhinos, and bison – and develop special bonds with them through the grooming rituals. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

"Squirrel Fairy" Rebecca, a 27-year-old social pedagogue from Magstadt in Baden-Württemberg, is a foster mom for dozens of orphaned and injured squirrels — keeping them fed and well until they’re healthy enough to return to the wild. The volunteer work, in addition to her regular job, is exhausting, but also extremely rewarding.

Believe or not, Germany is home to a fascinating range of wild animals. Learn more about the beavers, wolves, storks, lynxes, and wild bees who live there.

Pets often provide great comfort to aging humans. But what happens to these faithful companions when their owners suddenly pass away? Dogs, cats, and other furry animals have good chances of being rehomed; the story is different for the snakes and lizards at the reptile sanctuary in Munich. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The honey bee is the oldest livestock species of all and an industrious animal essential to the health of our planet.

Günter Knappe and Steffi Hirth of radio station Die Neue Welle [The New Wave], new media partner of the KSC, interview the president of FV Linkenheim as well as KSC coach Ede Becker.

Harald Linder from the weekly paper “Kurier” asks KSC coach Ede Becker about the new soccer season.

Günter Knappe interviews Jens Zielinski and Steffi Hirth of the KSC’s (Karlsruher Sport Club) new media partner Die Neue Welle.

Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Here are some tips to make things go more easily and quickly in the early hours of the day.

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!

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!

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!

Working in customer service is hardly easy; you have to be friendly and do your best to help every customer. In this video, Galileo reporter Claire tries her hand at working as an agent in a call center.