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Scavengers under the microscope: Harz National Park is revolutionizing animal research!
Research in the Harz National Park documents scavenger behavior with cameras and provides insights into local animal species.
Scavengers under the microscope: Harz National Park is revolutionizing animal research!
In the Harz National Park, scavengers are the focus of an exciting research project that aims to investigate the feeding behavior of these interesting animals in more detail. The scientists' camera eyes not only capture the animals' up-close experiences, but also provide impressive statistics: over 250,000 photos and thousands of video recordings have been taken in the past three years. NDR reports that this project is funded by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation and that other German national parks are also on board.
About once a month, larger animal carcasses are laid out in the nature reserve, most of which come from animals that lost their lives in traffic. These carcasses are a real magnet for numerous animal species. On average, up to six different species appear on one carcass, including not only wild boars, foxes and lynxes, but also wolves. It is a fascinating picture that researchers are presented with here.
Research goals and big cats
Particular attention is paid to the region's big cats, as Lower Saxony and Hesse want to gain insight into their behavior. The cooperation between the federal states aims to better understand and protect the habitats and feeding behavior of these animals.
The opportunities and thirst for knowledge in research are strong at the top and bottom. If the weather is favorable in the coming days, there will be even more opportunities for exciting discoveries. Loud BBC The weather on Tuesday will be mostly cloudy, with persistent rain, especially in the afternoon. The next few days will also bring wetness and wind, which will keep the researchers on their toes.
Background information on purchases and offers
Completely different topics concern people - not only in the Harz Mountains, but also in the busy shopping streets of Cologne. Kroger, a major retailer, has numerous offers up its sleeve that can add a breath of fresh air to your shopping bags. Whether digital coupons, BOGO offers or seasonal sales – you can get a good deal here! In addition, health and pharmaceutical services in their branches are a small but excellent offering that customers have valued even after the pandemic. Kroger's versatility shows that you can shop well not just on holidays, but all year round.
The Harz is not only a place full of interesting nature observations, but also a place where science and sustainability come together. Whether researching or shopping – there is a lot to discover and always new things to learn!