Mysterious Biberburg: New residents and unexplored water depths in the Thuringian water forest

Mysterious Biberburg: New residents and unexplored water depths in the Thuringian water forest

beaver on the Rother reservoir create unique habitats

In the calm waters of the Rother reservoir and along the foot of the Great Like Mountain, a fascinating world is created: Biber have built a variety of dams and lakes within a few years that offer a remarkable variety of habitats. These “water forest worlds” not only attract residents from the wildlife, but also attracted a previously unknown variety of species.

The beavers that are considered skillful engineers have laid out and perfected their castles. With a total of 19 insenses and water depths of up to two meters, they unintentionally created a huge shared apartment in which up to six beavers live together. This community also offers living space for small living things that were previously not sighted in Thuringia or Germany.

experts are fascinated by the creativity and meaning of these beaver castles on the Rother reservoir. The creation of such lively and diverse habitats is of crucial importance for the preservation of biodiversity in the region and shows the important role that beavers play in the ecosystem

- Nag