Robot lawn mowers are a danger to hedgehogs

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In many gardens across Germany, robotic lawn mowers are becoming increasingly common.

在德国的许多花园里，自动割草机器人正变得越来越普遍。

These small machines automatically trim the grass, but they also bring unexpected dangers.

这些小机器能自动修剪草坪，但它们也带来了意想不到的危险。

Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals, and they often forage in gardens for insects and food.

刺猬是夜行性动物，它们经常在花园里寻找昆虫和食物。

Unfortunately, these mowers operate at night, leading to many fatal accidents.

不幸的是，这些割草机在夜间运行，导致了许多致命的事故。

The mayors of Munich and Cologne are deeply concerned and have decided to take action.

慕尼黑和科隆的市长们对此深感担忧，并决定采取行动。

They point out that protecting these vulnerable creatures is the responsibility of every citizen.

他们指出，保护这些弱小的生物是每个市民的责任。

To address this problem, these cities have announced a new ban.

为了解决这个问题，这些城市宣布了新的禁令。

Now, people are forbidden from using robot mowers at night to keep hedgehogs safe.

现在，人们被禁止在夜间使用割草机器人，以保护刺猬的安全。

This decision has received support from animal protection groups, who view it as an important step forward.

这一决定得到了动物保护组织的支持，他们认为这是一个重要的进步。

Although some residents feel inconvenienced, they are beginning to realize the fragility of nature.

虽然有些居民感到不便，但他们也开始意识到自然的脆弱性。

As time goes on, gardens will once again become safe havens for wildlife.

随着时间的推移，花园将再次成为野生动物安全的避难所。

This policy demonstrates the balance between technological progress and environmental protection.

这项政策展示了科技进步与环境保护之间的平衡。

Vocabulary (English)

普遍: common
意想不到: unexpected
夜行性: nocturnal
致命: fatal
脆弱的: vulnerable
禁令: ban
禁止: forbidden
不便: inconvenienced
脆弱性: fragility
避难所: haven

Robot lawn mowers are a danger to hedgehogs

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