As a train passenger, you can usually sit back and relax on the 791 kilometers (492 miles) of track between Munich in the south and Hamburg in the north. Not so on this evening, when a storm brings train services to a standstill and forces many travelers to rethink their plans. Four completely different personalities find themselves sharing a cab...

Fine is searching for an apartment. She looks at Christiane’s apartment which has a room with balcony available. On top of that, the kitchen even has a dishwasher and the bathroom a luxurious bathtub. What more could you ask for?

Fine gets a call from Christiane. Good news! Christiane chose her as her new roommate and Fine gets to move into her first-choice apartment.

Fine is moving in with Christiane. She brings her boxes, and Christiane helps her carry them. Now all Fine needs is a closet to store everything…

Fine is making herself at home in her new apartment. She is putting together furniture and hanging up pictures. She discovers, however, that she doesn't have a hammer. What, then, are nice neighbors for?

Having trouble telling the time in German? Fine will help you out — it’s really easy and fun!

A young man is in an unfamiliar city. One morning, he sets off on his way to the train station. What he doesn't know yet is that he will never reach it...

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.

Mumbi is only a few days old and already a beacon of hope for an endangered species. In this video, we learn how the zookeepers are nurturing the young giraffe and why this is so important.