native forest animals

Beavers build a dam in a Czech nature reserve, saving the state over a million euros.

Chickadees play an important role in our ecosystem. Read more interesting facts about chickadees and titmice on PETBOOK.

Shrews have one of the fastest heartbeats in the animal kingdom. A study has now discovered how shrews get the heart rate up.

Over 200,000 cases of marten damage to motor vehicles are reported every year. But what fascinates martens so much about cables in cars?

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.

Bats can regulate their heart rate up and down from 6 to 900 beats per minute. A study investigates the purpose of this.

The slow worm looks very similar to a snake. PETBOOK explains why these reptiles are not snakes and what the differences are.

What actually distinguishes ravens from crows? PETBOOK asked an expert and provides insights into the world of corvids.

The lynx population in the Harz Mountains has grown steadily in recent years. What impact does this have on humans?

In spring, the spawning season for native amphibians begins again and so does the toad migration. These animals are on the move.

PETBOOK explains how different birds protect themselves from the rain and how this differs from species to species.

The jay can imitate voices, remember 6000 hiding places and knows its partner's favorite food. PETBOOK shares 7 facts about the jay.

Fireflies provide a great nocturnal spectacle at the end of June each year. PETBOOK reveals where in Germany you can observe the fireflies.