A unique insect
threatened with extinction.
Criquet de Crau © Lisbeth Zechner - CEN PACA
The Crau plain, habitat of the Crau Plain Grasshopper and many rare species.
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Our team in action to save the Crau Plain Grasshopper.
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Elevage in situ du Criquet de Crau @ Yann Toutain - CEN PACA
The Crau Plain Grasshopper is a so-called “umbrella” species. It is a good indicator of the changes in an ecosystem.
The preservation of this very rare and threatened insect means conserving its natural habitat, the Crau “coussoul” (dry grasslands), and all the species associated with this type of habitat, which continues to decline every year.
The LIFE SOS Crau Grasshopper, which will last four years (2021-2025), aims to preserve the Crau Grasshopper, an endemic species of the Crau plain.
On 13, 14 & 15 August, the Citadelle of Besançon is organising a great weekend for the conservation of fauna and flora. On the programme: a conference on the Crau Plain Grasshopper.
On 23 & 24 July, the La Barben zoological garden is organising ...
With the help of these tools, you can discover this small insect of the Crau plain.
It will certainly surprise you!
