"Claudia Kalisch, the vice-president of the German federation of cities, stated that cities have become substitute habitats for many mammals due to property development and intensive agriculture. A nationwide ban on night-time operation of lawnmowers is a logical protective measure."
"Kalisch emphasized that companies making automated garden equipment have a responsibility to protect wildlife, calling for solutions to ensure that small animals are no longer endangered by robotic lawnmowers."
"Hedgehogs have been listed as near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature since 2024, following a significant decline in their population over the past decade."
German mayors are calling for a nationwide ban on the night-time use of robot lawnmowers to safeguard nocturnal animals like hedgehogs. Studies indicate that these mowers pose a significant threat to wildlife active during the night. Hedgehogs, which curl into a ball when threatened, are particularly vulnerable as they are difficult for mower sensors to detect. The vice-president of the German federation of cities emphasized the need for manufacturers to develop solutions to protect small animals, highlighting the importance of biodiversity in urban areas.
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