NUR-SULTAN– The increasing variety of hamsters in the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan speaks with the beneficial ecological scenario in the city, a research study researcher at the Association for the Preservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) Alena Koshkina informed Zakon.kz company.
Historically, it was thought about a farmland bug. Picture credit: Koshkina’s Instagram account
Individuals have actually just recently been regularly publishing on social networks about the increased variety of hamsters throughout the city, which has actually ended up being an issue for lots of. However Koshkina stated that there is absolutely nothing to stress over.
She stated that this types is the Eurasian hamster that lives in steppes, forest steppes, and floodplains of rivers.
” Nur-Sultan has now extremely appropriate conditions for its environment. The city remains in the location of their normal home. Their living conditions have actually enhanced and the population has actually increased,” stated the professional. “Predators, which threaten for hamsters, are couple of in the city, and the feeding base and protective aspects are excellent, particularly in parks and dachas. This types has actually constantly been found near human settlements and was when even thought about an insect.”
Formerly, a big population of hamsters resided in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Eastern Europe, however its number has actually decreased greatly over the last few years. It is consisted of in the IUCN’s (International Union for Preservation of Nature) Red List and designated as a seriously threatened (CR) types. The animal is likewise noted in Kazakhstan’s Red Book.
Professionals suggest individuals not annihilate the hamsters, however capture them and launch them into such natural environments as the floodplain of the river or bushes, where animals will have adequate food and shelter from predatory birds, canines and felines.
