Dead buck. Photo: Katelijne Hoogendoorn, Staatsbosbeheer
BuitenGewoon and Staatsbosbeheer give you a unique live look into the endless cycle of life and death. Which animals visit the dead deer this time? Discover it on the livestream of BuitenGewoon, the nature platform of Omroep Gelderland.
The livestream of BuitenGewoon and Staatsbosbeheer is online again! This time too there is a deer in front of the camera. The deer died as a result of a collision. Follow developments 24/7 via the livestream.
Lots of animals!
Leaving large dead animals in nature is not common in the Netherlands. Yet this is very important for all kinds of large and small animals and other organisms. People are increasingly committed to the return of dead animals and large scavengers to nature. In this way, animals that have been hit are not removed, but returned to the nature where they came from.
Many animals depend on large carcasses. Because dead animals often do not return to the wild, species that depend on carrion have a hard time! Finding carcasses is often quite a challenge. For example, the raven and black kite are still rare.
Download the free PDF file with ‘corpse snatchers’ from ARK Rewilding Netherlands here. Which animals can you cross off?
Many animals feast on carrion in one way or another. If you keep a close eye on the live stream, you will see numerous large and small animals approaching the dead deer. During the day you have a chance of seeing birds such as buzzard, magpie and great tit. And with a little luck, ravens will come along. When darkness falls, things get exciting! Little owls, stone martens, badgers and foxes live nearby. For all these animals, the carcass is a restaurant without opening hours.
Recommended! ‘Counting bugs in poop and dead animals, everything for science’, Laurens Tijink, together with Aglaia Bouma and Jan Wieringa, is looking for bugs at BuitenGewoon! Click here to listen to the broadcast.
The Livestream
Curious about what you might encounter? Then watch the live stream here. From buzzard to grazers and mice. The cadaver is often busy!
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