Rescue of the field hamster: inventory development in Mainz under the magnifying glass

Rescue of the field hamster: inventory development in Mainz under the magnifying glass

Mainz. The field hamster is the focus of the environmental and nature conservation discussion in Rhineland-Palatinate, since its stocks are very endangered and occasionally develop differently. This is not only a challenge for the preservation of the animal population, but also has far -reaching ecological implications for the region.

Different developments in stocks

The latest surveys show a mixed location for the field hamster in Rhineland-Palatinate. In Mainz, the animal rights activists from the nature and environment foundation found that the density of Feldhamster buildings in the south of the city were stable. With an average density of one building per hectare, the population seems to stay there. But outside the urban area, only isolated or no nests have been documented, which reinforces the concerns about the survival of this species.

meaning for the ecosystem

The role of the field hamster in the ecosystem is of central importance. According to experts in the field, the small rodents are crucial ground bloc. Due to their graving activities to depth of two meters, they loosen the ground, which is not only an advantage for the soil quality, but also benefits other animals such as the brown hare and the vineyard, as they depend on a healthy environment. The decline in this kind could thus have far -reaching consequences for the entire biodiversity in the region.

causes of the decline in decline

The cause of the decline in Feldhamster stocks is diverse. This includes climate change, which contributes to the change in habitats, as well as the eradication and sealed areas that further restrict the habitats of the animals. Modern, intensive agricultural use has also led to a reduction in suitable habitats. These developments make consistent observation and protection of the field hamster essential.

future prospects

Despite the worrying situation, there is hope. The foundation plans to continue to monitor the population and to go looking for hamster buildings again this summer in order to be able to better assess the current state. It remains to be hoped that the existence of the Feldhamster in Rhineland-Palatinate can be secured in the long term through targeted nature conservation measures and a rethink in agricultural practice.

- Nag