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Animals

Big or little, cute or ugly, animals of the world can be our companions or our enemies.

Animals can also do some nifty things, or play important roles in the ecosystem. DW looks at animals from every which angle.

Junge blonde Frau mit einem grünen Apfel

Spectrum: Just imagine it 21.08.2019

A new study shows you can "imagine" your way toward liking a place more than you do right now, how to improve your mental health through targeted exercise, and the very big animals that ate apples before we did.
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DW Business – Europe & America 20.08.2019

Argentina minister focuses on economic stability - Germany's Bayer sells Animal Health unit for $7.6 bn - British trucking industry fears no-deal Brexit
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DW Business Africa 20.08.2019

Africa growing weary of Chinese debt trap - Germany's Bayer sells Animal Health unit for $7.6 bn - Gamers and developers gather for Gamescom 2019
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DW Business Asia 20.08.2019

Hong Kong to become part of Greater Bay Area project - Germany's Bayer sells Animal Health unit for $7.6 bn - Singapore launches trial-run of driverless bus
Seekuh im Wasser

Manatees - gentle giants of the seas 20.08.2019

Manatees aren't cuteness icons like puppies or pandas. But the marine mammals are beloved nevertheless. Here's your chance to learn more about the real-life mermaids!
Deutschland Furry-Freunde in Berlin - Messe für Liebhaber von Tierkostümen

Fursuit fans preen themselves for Berlin meet-up 18.08.2019

Nearly 2,000 people from 40 countries proved their devotion to fur by dressing up in animal costumes for their annual convention in Berlin this weekend. The rabbit, monkey and wolf outfits cost as much as €10,000.
Deutschland Animal Rights March in Köln

Vegans march in Germany to 'give animals a voice' 17.08.2019

Vegans are aiming to better organize and advance their message through animal rights activism. Tens of thousands are joining the Animal Rights March worldwide, including in the German cities of Cologne and Berlin.

Animal Rights March in Cologne (DW/C. Winter)

'Die-ins' and fake blood at animal rights protests 17.08.2019

Protesters in Germany have taken part in the Animal Rights March. The demonstrations aimed to draw attention to the suffering of animals slaughtered to provide food for humans.
Thailand | Baby Dugong Mariam gestorben

Beloved baby dugong Marium dies in Thailand after eating plastic 17.08.2019

The baby dugong, which washed up in waters off southern Thailand months ago, has died from a stomach infection caused by swallowing bits of plastic. Marium's death once again casts a spotlight on plastics in the ocean.
Floreszierenden Haie

A luminous animal kingdom 16.08.2019

Bioluminescence is the ability of living creatures to produce and emit light. This glowing shark has just been discovered. Take a look at other unknown creatures which have the ability to illuminate themselves.

Kolumbien Schrecklicher Pfeilgiftfrosch im Naturpark La Reserva

Living Planet: Monitoring Colombia’s rich biodiversity in sound 15.08.2019

Just outside of Bogota in Colombia, scientists have amassed a collection of over 20,000 animal sounds that are being used to study everything from climate change to deforestation and urbanization. Environmental sound study has largely been overlooked by most researchers up until now. But, as high school kids in Colombia are learning, it could be a vital tool in conserving precious ecosystems.
Neuseeland | Taraseeschwalbe

Living Planet: A sound environment 15.08.2019

From natural sounds to artificial ones and even something in-between — this week's show is all about the indelible link between sound and the environment. We hear how plastic waste can be used to make a new kind of noise, and how kids in Colombia are learning to record animal sounds for conservation. And we meet a Polish composer who has created a unique soundwalk through Berlin's botanic gardens.
Artensterben Schweinswal Vaquita

Hope to save critically endangered vaquita porpoise from extinction is dwindling 14.08.2019

The vaquita in the Gulf of California is the most endangered cetacean in the world. Most likely, no more than 10 animals are left. Its extinction is imminent — and some even say, it's for the best.
3d Modell von Pinguin Fossil - Crossvallia waiparensis

Human-sized penguin fossils found in New Zealand 14.08.2019

Fossils in New Zealand have led to the discovery of a new species of giant penguin that could grow up to 1.6 meters tall. The penguin's closest relative is another giant penguin that was found in Antarctica.
Gorilla, Mutter mit ihrem Kind

World's forest animal population sinks drastically: WWF report 14.08.2019

Living conditions for forest animals have deteriorated over the past 40 years to a point where vertebrate populations have more than halved. Rainforests in South America and Africa have been the most affected.
Linkshänder schreibt

Left-handed, left-footed, left-kissing? 13.08.2019

Handedness is not the only asymmetry of our bodies. Whether hugging, kissing or listening, we usually prefer one side over the other. And so do animals.

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