EXPLORE LETZVIEW

Looking for something?

A place, an idea, a question. Find the articles that interest you.

ExploreLuxembourgtransportculturehealthjobs

Articles to discover

A great white shark underwater, off Guadalupe Island.Nature and environment · Nov 8, 2026After ‘Jaws’: seeing sharks differentlySteven Spielberg’s film has left a lasting mark on the popular imagination of sharks. To distinguish this fear from reality, we need to separate cinematic storytelling, documented incidents and conservation data.A young domestic rock dove in a nest with an egg, illustrative photograph.Nature and environment · Nov 8, 2026Why do we so rarely see baby pigeons in towns and cities?Young pigeons spend their first weeks in inconspicuous nests. By the time they leave, they are already feathered and look much like the birds we see in the street.A European robin with an orange breast on a branch in a snowy landscape, illustrative photograph.Nature and environment · Nov 8, 2026Why robins follow gardeners and still sing in winterTurned soil gives them access to food; their song also helps defend a territory. These two behaviours shed light on the robin behind its familiar appearance.A North Atlantic right whale and its calf, in an archival photograph from 2010; these are not the animals spotted at Anticosti in 2026.Nature and environment · Nov 7, 2026North Atlantic right whales: calf identified late in CanadaPhotographed near Anticosti on 25 September, a calf probably born during the 2025-2026 season was identified after the images were analysed. The case shows how photographic catalogues refine the figures, without making counts exhaustive.Side view of a European badger in the grass, against a dark background.Nature and environment · Oct 30, 2026Blairelle: what is the female European badger called?The word refers to the female European badger. A few facts about its sett, clan and diet provide some context, without inferring differences between the sexes.A barred grass snake curled up in the vegetation.Nature and environment · Oct 26, 2026A snake in the garden: in Luxembourg, observe before interveningAn encounter with a grass snake does not mean it is in distress. Here are a few pointers on seasonal rhythms and precautions to help avoid unnecessary intervention.A grey-and-white cat kneads a red blanket with its paws, illustrative photograph taken in 2019.Nature and environment · Oct 26, 2026Your cat is avoiding you: damaged trust or a sign of discomfort?Cats can form attachment bonds with humans and become wary after stressful experiences. But a sudden change can also be a sign of pain.A husky on a grassy slope, with a mountain landscape in the background.Travel · Oct 26, 2026In Valloire, cani-hiking turns a walk into a chance to meet the huskiesWalking connected to a Nordic dog, learning the musher’s techniques and discovering the trails around Bonnenuit: how does a cani-hike work, how much does it cost and what age is it suitable for?A grey-and-white cat presses its front paws against a red blanket.Nature and environment · Oct 26, 2026Why does your cat knead? What we know about the behaviourThe gesture stems from suckling, but its persistence into adulthood has several possible explanations. How to observe it and protect your knees without punishing your cat.A jellyfish with purple patterns stands out against the blue water of an aquarium.Nature and environment · Oct 26, 2026Winter time: beneath the sea, animals follow different clocksOur clocks change, but the ocean does not. Yet fish, plankton and corals set their activity by the light, the tides, the Moon and the seasons.A common earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris, on moist soilNature and environment · Oct 26, 2026How do earthworms breathe underground?Without lungs or gills, earthworms absorb oxygen through their moist skin. Rain, compaction and water in the soil alter this balance.