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Hedgehogs are protected under German
. People who injure, trap, or kill them could get a
of up to €65,000 ($75,000). The animals have been on the "near threatened"
of the International Union for Conservation of Nature since 2024. This is because their
dropped by over 30 per cent in the
decade. Mayor Claudia Kalisch has asked lawn mower makers to do more to protect hedgehogs. She said: "We are calling on
to find solutions to ensure that
animals are no
endangered by robot lawn mowers." She added: "This is a key
towards protecting animals and enriching the quality of life in the city through
."
