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Zoo animals are also given dead animals to eat. (Archive photo) / Photo: Ludìk Peøina/CTK/dpa

Why zoos sometimes feed their own animals

Many zoo visitors are shocked when animals are given clearly recognizable dead animals to eat. Sometimes they come from the zoo's own breeding program. How zoos explain this controversial feeding practice.

The creation of the famous star is closely linked to the Evangelical Unity of Brethren. / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Cross-border demand for Herrnhut stars

Herrnhut stars are no longer just Christmas decorations. The manufactured goods are now used for decoration all year round. The number of buyers is also growing in neighboring countries.

In Dresden, 325 new master craftsmen received their master craftsman's certificates (archive photo). / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Saxony has 325 new master craftsmen

An emotional moment after a tough apprenticeship: In Saxony, a new generation of tradespeople is ready and waiting. There are urgent appeals to politicians to fulfill their hopes.

Falko Michel (M) has conceded the next defeat with his 1. FC Magdeburg / Photo: Anke Waelischmiller/dpa

Bottom-placed Magdeburg loses touch

At Fortuna Düsseldorf, second division bottom club 1. FC Magdeburg looked like a relegation candidate at times. The team from the Elbe city failed to equalize shortly before the end.