The Berlin winter dream: shine and misery on the fairground!

The Berlin winter dream: shine and misery on the fairground!

Niederschöneweide, Deutschland - The festival of lights and attractions was ceremoniously opened in Berlin, but not without some difficulties. The "Berlin winter dream" on the fairground in Niederschöneweide attracted only a large number of visitors on December 17, 2024, which was mainly due to the adverse weather conditions. As the taz , the opening took place despite the continuous drizzle, which dwelling the mood on the hype. The main attraction, the 85 meter high "Mission Impossible Tower", remained closed due to the wind, which increased the disappointment with the visitors. Nevertheless, a colorful audience found himself; Family with children and adolescents showed themselves particularly lively in rides such as the car scooter.

Berlin hedgehog: Invisible actors of the city

In the meantime, the hedgehog was named animal in 2024, which indicates the increasingly urbanized lifestyle of these animals. According to rbb24 more and more hedgehogs in urban green areas, especially in Berlin, where they are characterized by genetic mobility. The persistent decline in her natural habitat in the country forces her to withdraw to the cities, where she finds a diversified food supply and less natural enemies. But urbanization also brings dangers with it, such as contact with cars or robots, which affects hedgehog population.

The researchers of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research have started a Germany-wide monitoring in order to better understand hedgehog population in urban areas. Citizens are invited to report sightings in order to learn more about the life habits of the hedgehogs. Even if the challenges for the animals in the city are great, take advantage of the opportunities that the urban environment offers to survive and reproduce.