The next room is devoted to the biodiversity of the city of Magdeburg. Because of the particular settlement structure, which changes continuously from the rural areas on the outskirts to the densely built-up centre, very typical animal communities can be found in the different habitats. The aim of the exhibition is to provide more detailed […]
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The wide open fields of the Magdeburg Börde and the mountainous Harz region, with its forests, caves and old mine workings, are presented in the largest exhibition hall of the Natural History Museum. In the front area, showcases display important bird species of the fields, such as the common buzzard, Montagu’s harrier, grey partridge and […]
Due to the great variety of biotopes, the floodplains along the Middle Elbe are among the most species-rich habitats in Central Europe. The wildlife along the river and in the adjacent oxbow lakes and backwaters is shown. You can observe the beaver building its dam and in its beaver lodge. Waterbirds and amphibians benefit from […]
