Species Conservation · Germany
Life in Hiding
Amphibians and reptiles right on our doorstep — fragile habitats, often overlooked.
Region
Germany
Species
21 amphibians · 15 reptiles
Focus
Species conservation
Technique
Macro · In the wild
21 amphibian and 15 reptile species live in Germany — many of them are endangered. A project about the fire salamander, grass snake and sand lizard.
This project is about how fascinating this hidden life is — and how important its preservation is for our biodiversity. As a reptile enthusiast, I have been drawn for years to damp forests, pond edges and sun-drenched nutrient-poor grasslands. Where others see only stones, I observe animals that do not want to be seen.
All images are created exclusively in nature, never in a terrarium. With patience, often lying prone in the mud — and with the aim of neither disturbing nor staging the animals.
Images from the Hidden World
Fire salamander, moor frog, sand lizard — a selection of native species.
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