Regional habitats
Distinctive habitats in Eastern Bavaria: forest forms and rock as networked biotopes, functions of the forest, deadwood, daytime and seasonal changes. Water habitat with wet meadows and alluvial forest, the rain from its source to its mouth. Dry grassland habitat in the Jura. Diversity and life of insects; microscope table; bees and beekeeping. Dioramas close to nature, animal sounds, educational toys, children's books and selected live animals provide an entertaining tour. A media room is available for family and group events and schools, as is a small pond by the museum and an educational geological trail in the adjacent Herzogpark.
The brown bear, a forest dweller of eastern Bavaria, was wiped out in the 19th century. Today we are experiencing a not unproblematic return in Bavaria. The "bear in the stairwell" makes a lasting impression, especially on children.
In the summer months, an observation hive provides insights into a living bee colony and the phenomenon of bee language. It is surrounded by explanatory texts and pictures, short films and a display of beekeeping equipment.
"Microworld of insects": Here, various adaptations of insects' mouthparts and legs, their colors and filigree structures can be viewed in high magnification.
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