The black stork
A shy inhabitant of the dense old forests, the black stork is much rarer bird than its cousin the white stork.
Rivers Are the Lifelines of Our Planet!
Life on rivers
Steep eroded banks
Steep banks of the river are extreme habitat, where some very specialized animals and plants live. They are mostly created by river erosion.
The Living River: How Natural Dynamics Shape Biodiversity
Natural rivers support rich biodiversity by constantly renewing themselves and creating diverse habitats for plants and animals to thrive.
The white-tailed eagle
The white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is one the largest bird of prey found along the rivers in Europe. It is the ruler of the sky of the floodplains.
Gravel and sand bars – where everything begins
Gravel and sand bars are the layers of the sediment in the riverbed. It is not only the barren sediment; this is precious habitat for specialized animals and plants.