{"id":20582,"date":"2024-11-14T10:15:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T10:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenmax.eu\/stable-trees-in-an-african-savannah\/"},"modified":"2024-11-14T10:23:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T10:23:03","slug":"stable-trees-in-an-african-savannah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenmax.eu\/en\/stable-trees-in-an-african-savannah\/","title":{"rendered":"Stable Trees in an African Savannah"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo: <\/strong>Artis<\/span><\/p>\n

Zoo ARTIS<\/a>, located in the heart of Amsterdam, is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. It is a place where people, animals, plants, and trees come together to support biodiversity in the capital. Recently, ARTIS has taken a significant step forward in animal welfare with the realisation of a new lion enclosure. <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Natural Habitat for Lions<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The new lion enclosure is ten times larger than the previous one. Landscape architect Thijs de Zeeuw and architect Alexander Lefebvre designed the new habitat, while De Enk<\/a> served as the main contractor for its construction. A key principle of the design is that the enclosure should accommodate the lions\u2019 natural behaviour. The new habitat features a rolling landscape inspired by the African savannah during various seasons. It includes climbing trees, food trees, waterfalls, and a catnip garden, all of which provide a natural environment for the lions. <\/p>\n

Lions and Trees<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Trees are an essential part of the new lion enclosure. Lions often seek shade under trees to cool off when the weather is hot. Some lions climb trees to use them as vantage points, giving them a better view of their surroundings. Additionally, lions may climb trees to find a safe place to rest or sleep. For these reasons, it was crucial to ensure the stability of the trees within the enclosure. <\/p>\n\t

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