Unsere unbekannten Nachbarn

Foxes stop at red lights and cross the street only when the light turns green. Urban birds incorporate fibers from cigarette butts into their nests to protect themselves from parasite infestation. And urban grasshoppers chirp at higher frequencies than their counterparts in the countryside. Urban animals have long since adapted to the urban habitat. They are everywhere - on the streets, in gardens and basements, perching on trees or outside our windows, yet we rarely notice them. We share our habitat with countless species of birds, small rodents and predators like raccoons, rabbits and hedgehogs, and a variety of insects. But what do we actually know about these animal neighbors? Where do they hide and how are their lives affected by the city? Biologist Christian Koch and bestselling author Axel Krohn set out on a foray through our cities and encountered all kinds of animals with amazing abilities. In this book, they talk knowledgeably and entertainingly about the ingenious tricks and ideas that animals have used to adapt to their habitat.