Photo: Hana Řeháková, Radio Prague International
More than forty species of birds, over two hundred species of insects and hundreds of plants. A new biological survey shows that the grounds of Prague Castle are not only a historic landmark but also a surprisingly rich ecosystem. Researchers even discovered soil mites never before recorded in Czechia. I spoke with soil biologist and ecologist Ladislav Miko, who also serves as the Czech president’s adviser on environmental protection and sustainability, about what the team found during the survey at Prague Castle and why such biodiversity has been preserved there.
What was the main aim of the research carried out at Prague Castle, and why did scientists consider it important to study the biodiversity there?.
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Author: Ruth Fraňková