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The results in the field are impressive. The collaboration and communication between dog handler and dog is obvious: after a few days of training, Hera is able to find a Crau Plain Grasshopper and has already contributed to new and interesting discoveries in the first week.

After four weeks in the Crau, the Conservatoire d’Espaces Naturels de Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur commissioned Rita and Hera to search for populations of the French Stone Grasshopper on sites in the Sainte-Victoire National Nature Reserve, where it had not been found for several years.

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Communicating and raising awareness

An educational kit dedicated to the Crau Grasshopper

Published: Octobre 16 2023

The Conservatoire d’espaces naturels de Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, La Barben Zoo and the Zoological Park of the Museum of Besançon have produced an educational kit to be used at local events  to raise awareness among ...

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Communicating and raising awareness

New treasure hunt game “In search of Mr Crau Grasshopper”

Published: Octobre 02 2023

 

Since last spring, the Ecomusée has been offering visitors the chance to take advantage of their visit to go in search of “Mr Crau Grasshopper”.

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Communicating and raising awareness

An InterLIFE trip for the Crau Grasshopper

Published: Septembre 29 2023

The Crau grasshopper is becoming increasingly popular, and there are many national and international requests for information on this unique insect. Lisbeth Zechner, LIFE SOS Crau grasshopper project manager at the Conservatoire ...

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Breeding and reintroduction
Deux oothèques ressemblant à deux tas de terre

A new generation of grasshoppers for 2024

Published: Septembre 07 2023

The Crau grasshoppers were busy at the start of the summer! Having become adults within a few weeks timeframe and after undergoing five moults, the grasshoppers from the three breeding stations (La Barben Zoological Park, Besançon Museum ...

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