7 species, how nature thrives in the lockdown

7 species, how nature thrives in the lockdown

The current pandemic has a devastating effects worldwide, but there are some bright spots

The influence of man on the wildlife is almost certainly responsible for the spread of Covid-19, say scientists. It is assumed that the virus comes from bats, although other wild animals such as pubes also play a role in transmission to humans.

The relentless penetration of humanity into natural areas that should actually be blocked exposes the world to an increased risk of new diseases, say scientists from the Royal Society.

In a perfect world, wild animals such as bats and psperia will never come into contact with people. However, the natural boundaries between humans and animals are blurred by hunting, trade and habitat loss.

Bannafarsai_Stock/Shutterstock The boundaries between humans and animals blur

Another potential advantage is that pandemic will turn out to be the turning point for the containment of global wildlife trade and hopefully lead to a more comprehensive ban on markets for living wild animals, illegal trade and poaching.

It is particularly calming to step back and observe how elements of nature thrive in this slower and quieter world.

1. The Himalaya reappears when the smog in India disappears

The residents of Jalandhar in the north -Indian state of Punjab appreciate the first glance of a generation in the Indian Himalaya, reports the Times. Currently there are 1.3 billion people in Lockdown in India to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

This was the view of our roof at home in Punjab, India. For the first time in almost 30 years, the Himalaya was clearly seen due to the elimination of air pollution by India. Simply incredible! 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/wmwzyq68lc

- Manjit K Kang #stayhomesavelives (@kangmanjit) April 3, 2020

The decline in traffic and traffic jams has led to a decline in the country's notorious air pollution. The mountains have been covered by the smog for over 30 years.

residents posted pictures of the mountain range about 200 km away in social media, some of which see the landscape for the first time in their lives.

2. Moles that were spotted above ground on the hunt for worms

moles were among the first animals in the United Kingdom who enjoyed new freedoms when people lost their. They were seen as they climbed over the ground in the first few days of closure to look for worms. Since footpaths, recreation areas and nature reserves recorded a significant decline in visitors, moles were quickly encouraged.

Day 3 of the social distance: I went around on the @uniofeastanglia campus and stumbled through this mole who is looking for food over the earth! To experience very cool. pic.twitter.com/flcyy0c9ph

- Ryan Brock (@rbrock94) March 21, 2020

Not only moles enjoy the deserted landscapes; There are stories about oyster fishermen that nest on lonely beaches, and an increase in animals such as sparrow, ermine and deer that enjoy the loneliness of once popular paths.

3. Venice's channels recover when tourism drives down

Since cruise ships are away and souvenir stands are closed, the closure has changed the iconic Italian city of Venice. The normally cloudy channel water has cleared up and the sandy background of the Venetian lagoon with raves of fish, crabs and plants revealed.

In addition, cormorants have returned to dive for fishing that they can now see and ducks have nestled in abandoned places. The hundreds of channels of the city are usually clogged with frenzied motorboat taxis, vaporetti water buses and tourist gondolas.

The ancient city practically turned overnight when it was blocked in early March, reports The Independent.

4. Lockdown promotes wildflowers on the roadside

In Great Britain, there were not essential services such as cutting green strips and parks on the side of the road so that the municipalities can use soil staff for more important services.

Alagz/Shutterstock Wildlowers thrive when road edges remain uncut

Trevor Dines from the charity organization Plantlife told BBC News: "We have seen an increase in members of the public who complain that their councils cut the daisies. This type of comment was previously caught by people who complained about messy strips, but it seems as if the weight has shifted. '

The charity has now started a campaign in which it is required to reduce the cutting programs from four cuts to two to give road rims a chance, which in turn would help to counteract the declining bee population.

5. Encouraged wild animals dare to go to the abandoned cities in the world

Pumas in Santiago in Chile, Wild Truthähne in California in the USA, deer that hike through the streets and subway stations of Nara in Japan, and raccoons that enjoy the empty beaches of San Felipe in Panama are just a few of the reports of creatures that will normally avoid urban environments that they would normally avoid.

While people around the world were forced to retire inside, animals have entered our urban areas. Pandemic offers a global experiment on how the behavior of animals could change in the absence of people.

6. The shutdown enables animal owners "quality time" with animals

zookeepers in the Woodside Wildlife Park in the United Kingdom say that they enjoy spending more “quality time” with their animals during the pandemic. The park has been closed for visitors since the government introduced a block.

The employees continue to work during the blocking and take care of the dozens of animals from the park, including Otter, Red Pandas, Wolves, Penguins and Crocodiles.

'[it] It's just nice to be able to spend a little more time with the animals, ”says zookeeper Alex Ward.

7. Local mammals easier to recognize

When Great Britain entered the fourth week of the Lockdown, traditionally shy and withdrawn living nodules have gained self -confidence and venture into areas and during the day that they would normally avoid.

With fewer people in urban environments and much less traffic on the streets of the country, animals such as foxes, badgers and hedgehogs were spotted more regularly throughout the UK.

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main picture: Mark Bridger/Shutterstock

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