Discover the secret world of nocturnal animals in St. Pölten!

Discover the secret world of nocturnal animals in St. Pölten!

St. Pölten, Österreich - A fascinating night spectacle awaits visitors in the Museum Lower Austria! From Friday, the special exhibition "Animals of the Night" opens its gates and leads to a mysterious world in which bats, owls and other nocturnal animals play the leading role. Ronald Lintner, scientific director of the House for Nature, explained in advance that over 50% of all animal species are twilight or nocturnal. "We immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the night with groped ears, groping hands and good eyes," he said on Thursday, while emphasizing the numerous advantages of darkness that benefit these animals.

In the exhibition, not only the variety of nocturnal animals is presented, but also their unique adjustments. 19 different types of bats were identified in St. Pölten, such as the evening sailors, dwarf bats and the brown long ear. Curator Michael Stocker emphasizes that visitors will learn to distinguish these different types through multimedia interactions and special stations, such as the innovative TA-TA-TA station to the Echo-location. The show is designed particularly child-friendly, with interactive elements, audio and touch stations that make the visit a versatile experience that is also accessible to people with visual impairments.

other highlights of the exhibition

The show not only offers a collection of nature shots that present the different lifestyle and hunting techniques of the animals, but also addresses important questions. Why are these animals seeking darkness? What makes the night so attractive to you and what can we humans do to protect it? With these questions, the exhibition wants to raise awareness of the fascinating and protecting world of nocturnal animals. According to nabu-oranienburg.de , the protection of these animals plays a crucial role in the preservation of biodiversity, which is why the understanding of their lifestyle is of great importance.