This project supports Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. The Sustainable Development Goals
Weasel
Wanted
On the Trail of the Weasel
Who's in the Camera Box?
A joint initiative by
Searching for Weasels With Camera Traps
Weasels are under increasing pressure in Switzerland. Their habitat is becoming smaller and observations of these elusive animals are becoming increasingly rare. As predators, however, weasels provide important information on the condition of the entire ecosystem. We therefore use camera traps to investigate the occurrence of weasels and their prey in the Swiss Midlands. Dedicated Citizen Scientists helped evaluating these videos so that their movements can be monitored.
Identify the filmed animals.
At various locations we have set up boxes equipped with a wildlife camera. The pictures give us an insight into the visitors of the box. In addition to weasels, numerous other species have visited the boxes. The task of the Citizen Scientists was to discover and identify these secret visitors.
Weasels in Switzerland
Anyone who has ever seen a weasel will never forget this observation. These elusive and clever animals fascinate people. But how are weasel populations in Switzerland doing? Did you know that there are two weasel species in Switzerland?
«I am very interested in the wildlife in our present cultural landscape. Therefore, I was tempted to make a contribution for the weasel project.»
Helena Greter, Winner of the Scientifica Challenge
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