Catch Those Creepy Crawlies: German Nature Conservation Association Asks for Your Help on Tick Sightings ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Reporting of ticks urged by conservation group - Ticks Encouraged to be Documented by The Nature Conservancy
Hey there, folks! The German Nature Conservation Association (NABU) based in Berlin is角тьing out to you with a weird yet important mission. They need you to keep an eye out for ticks - those eight-legged bloodsuckers that love hanging out in cozy spots like your knees or armpits.
If you ever stumble upon one of these critters, grab a quick snap and report it on the Nabu-Naturgucker online platform. Remember to remove the tick before taking the pic, as instructed by the NABU. And yes, pet owners, this includes any ticks found on your furry friends!
Why all the fuss about ticks, you ask? Well, it seems climate change is causing these tiny creatures to expand their territory, possibly bringing in new pathogens from the Mediterranean and Southeast Europe. Christina Strube from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo) is part of the collaboration behind this initiative. She explains, "We aim to study the shifting geographical distribution of ticks in Germany due to climate change."
Taking photos is crucial as it can be tough to tell the difference between the various tick species. NABU recommends giving them a good photoshoot from both the top and bottom to ensure easy identification. On a more grim note, tackling ticks is not just about cute pictures - their bites can transmit diseases such as Lyme borreliosis and early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME).
By participating in this tick reporting action, you'll help determine which animal species are most affected by which tick species and which body regions are most commonly targeted. So brew that cup of coffee, put on your adventurer hat, and keep an eye out for those pesky, disease-ridden ticks!
- The German Nature Conservation Association (NABU) is offering an interesting opportunity for the community to get involved in environmental science, as they're asking for reports on tick sightings to study the influence of climate change on tick distribution and prevent medical conditions like Lyme borreliosis and early summer meningoencephalitis.
- In the face of climate change causing ticks to expand their territory, leading to an increase in potential health-and-wellness risks, it's essential to collaborate with scientists, such as Christina Strube from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo), to monitor and control the situation.
- One way you can contribute to research and medical-conditions prevention is by using science to identify tick species by photographing them from various angles on the Nabu-Naturgucker online platform, and ensuring safe removal before taking the picture.
