Erik Irmer has been documenting the spread of invasive plant and animal species that disrupt native ecology across Europe. He focuses on humans’ interactions with these plants and animals. Aliens is p ...

In some countries around the world, there are a variety of snake species—some of them are highly venomous. Snakes also live in Germany. PETBOOK introduces the different species and explains the proper ...

Germany prides itself on its high animal welfare standards, enshrined as a national objective in its constitution since 2002. Yet animal welfare organizations fear the government is stepping back from ...