Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Burgers’ Zoo builds largest covered mangrove in the world – NU.nl

The mangrove, which will cost five million euros, is 3,000 square meters, reports Omroep Gelderland. It is an idea of ​​biologist Stef van Campen.

The mangrove is inspired by the Central American country Belize, where citizens’ a nature reserve protects it partly consists of mangrove. The ecosystems are faithfully recreated and the animals have a high degree of freedom. The project is set up sustainable: energy is generated are stored via solar panels and heat and cold in the ground

In the mangrove come iguanas, manatees, crabs, fish, jellyfish, birds and butterflies

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Burgers’ Mangrove wants to make the animal people aware of the fragile nature, which is globally threatened by explosive population growth and intensive shrimp farming.

the space should be ready in the spring of 2017.

By: NU.nl/ANP

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