It smells of vanilla and only lives on extremely calcareous substrates – that is a clear description of the Gymnadenia odoratissima, called Wohlriechender Händelwurz in German, an orchid that was […]
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This week we have found a very special species for you. Fortunately, my staff have extensive knowledge of the species. My best office manager is therefore a trustworthy eyewitness, or […]
The barred chestnut is dependent on the special moorland habitat and is completely unknown to the vast majority of people. This butterfly does not actually make any great demands on […]
The European Parliament has just adopted by a large majority the outcome of the trilogue negotiations between the Commission, Parliament and EU member states for the new EU Emissions Trading […]
Today we introduce you to the hermit. His german name Berghexe means Mountain witch in english. A butterfly that appears next to you out of nowhere and can scare you […]
The attractive plumage of marsh harriers is described with colours from the coffee house: The head of the female marsh harrier is cream-coloured with cinnamon-brown spots, the belly of the […]
The starling-sized Rock Thrush is the mysterious invisible one among songbirds. Despite its striking plumage, it is hardly noticed when it sits completely motionless on a rock. And on its […]
Until the very end, it was unclear whether the European Commission would present the EU Nature Restoration Law on 22 June or postpone it again due to pressure from agricultural […]
Do you know the “Bergmandl” – the little mountain man? That’s what the Alpine salamander is called in the Berchtesgaden region. It is agile, likes bad weather, loves the mountains […]
Wow and thank you! I have received over 18.000 letters from citizens all over Europe in the last two weeks clearly opposing the Greenwashing of nuclear power and gas. This […]