Wildlife in homes and gardens has become rare. Therefore, we are especially delighted when butterflies are attracted to balcony flowers, bats flit through the air on summer evenings, or a family of hedgehogs rustles in the garden. There are many ways to welcome such guests around the house and in the garden: those who provide them with sufficient food and a suitable place to live won't have to wait long for their presence. Even simple measures can turn a home and garden into a habitat for animals. This book offers many tips and ideas on where to start. Whether it's the attic, house facade, or terrace, garden pond, green space, or dry stone wall – every area can be designed as a biotope. Plant lists and construction instructions for nesting aids assist with practical implementation. Around 70 charming animal portraits spark curiosity about a nature-connected life.