No. 12,824 in German
wurfhöhle
A "wurfhöhle" is a den or birthing chamber used by animals to give birth and care for their young.
In a sentence
Die Fähe brachte ihre Jungen sicher in die Wurfhöhle.
The vixen safely brought her young into the breeding den.
In this sentence, 'Wurfhöhle' refers to the den used by animals to give birth and protect their offspring.
Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Wurfhöhlen verschiedener Wildtierarten.
Scientists examined the breeding dens of various wildlife species.
Here, 'Wurfhöhlen' is in the plural form and pertains to dens used by wild animals.
Für die simulierte Umgebung wurde eine künstliche Wurfhöhle konstruiert.
In the simulated environment, an artificial breeding den was constructed.
In this instance, 'Wurfhöhle' is used to denote a man-made structure mimicking a natural animal den.
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