This is the 12824th most frequent German word.
wurfhöhle
A "wurfhöhle" is a den or birthing chamber used by animals to give birth and care for their young.
In this sentence, 'Wurfhöhle' refers to the den used by animals to give birth and protect their offspring.
Die Fähe brachte ihre Jungen sicher in die Wurfhöhle.
The vixen safely brought her young into the breeding den.
Here, 'Wurfhöhlen' is in the plural form and pertains to dens used by wild animals.
Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Wurfhöhlen verschiedener Wildtierarten.
Scientists examined the breeding dens of various wildlife species.
In this instance, 'Wurfhöhle' is used to denote a man-made structure mimicking a natural animal den.