Germany's industrial waterway has transformed into a wild aquatic paradise
In short: Discover how a former industrial river in western Germany evolved into a thriving ecosystem. This documentary explores the diverse wildlife, from apex predators to submerged mysteries, that now call this 'Amazon of the Bergish land' home.
The river flows over 100 kilometers through western Germany, serving as a habitat for various European species. The ecosystem supports diverse inhabitants, including poisonous fire salamanders that emerge in the spring and aggressive grass snakes that hunt large prey.
The waterway features massive reservoirs where a distinct underwater world exists. Within the silted bottom, massive catfish guard their domain from competitors while roaming over a drowned hamlet. The footage highlights the resilience of nature as this industrial site reclaimed its status as an untamed paradise.
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