Study shows How shrews increase their heart rate to 1020 per minute
Shrews have one of the fastest heartbeats in the animal kingdom. A study has now discovered how shrews get the heart rate up.
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Behavior explained The curious reason why martens bite car cables
Over 200,000 cases of marten damage to motor vehicles are reported every year. But what fascinates martens so much about cables in cars?
Native wild animals Why you so rarely see dead birds
Why is it so rare to see a dead bird? PETBOOK spoke to an expert and explains the reasons as well as how to protect them.
Biological phenomenon From 6 to 900! How bats get their heart rate up to full speed
Bats can regulate their heart rate up and down from 6 to 900 beats per minute. A study investigates the purpose of this.
Wild native animal Slow worms are not snakes
The slow worm looks very similar to a snake. PETBOOK explains why these reptiles are not snakes and what the differences are.
Native black birds Raven or crow? How to recognize the difference
What actually distinguishes ravens from crows? PETBOOK asked an expert and provides insights into the world of corvids.
Growing population More and more lynx are living in the Harz Mountains – what does that mean for people?
The lynx population in the Harz Mountains has grown steadily in recent years. What impact does this have on humans?
Wildlife foundations call for caution Caution! The toad migration has already begun
In spring, the spawning season for native amphibians begins again and so does the toad migration. These animals are on the move.
Not all of them seek protection What do birds do when it rains?
PETBOOK explains how different birds protect themselves from the rain and how this differs from species to species.
This bird can memorize up to 6000 hiding places! 7 amazing facts about the jay
The jay can imitate voices, remember 6000 hiding places and knows its partner's favorite food. PETBOOK shares 7 facts about the jay.
Glowing beetles Fireflies can be seen in these German regions
Fireflies provide a great nocturnal spectacle at the end of June each year. PETBOOK reveals where in Germany you can observe the fireflies.