{"product_id":"bank-vole-magnet","title":"Bank vole magnet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the bank vole (\u003cem\u003eMyodes glareolus\u003c\/em\u003e), one of the most charming and ecologically valuable small mammals of the European garden. With their warm reddish-brown fur, large dark eyes, and agile behavior, bank voles are an indispensable link in the garden ecosystem — as seed dispersers, they help plants spread and regenerate, while also serving as a crucial food source for owls, foxes, and birds of prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the characteristic reddish-brown fur and curious expression of this beloved garden animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread in Europe (locally declining due to habitat loss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest edges, hedgerows, gardens, and grasslands throughout Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of hedgerows and scrub, rodenticides, intensive agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed disperser, soil aerator, and prey animal for owls, foxes, and weasels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can climb in bushes and trees to reach berries and seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBank voles can have up to 5 young per litter and multiple litters per year — a crucial prey species for many predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey create food caches for winter — seeds, nuts, and berries hidden in cavities and tunnels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBank voles are excellent climbers and ascend bushes and low trees for food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey communicate using ultrasonic sounds that are inaudible to humans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir tunnel systems can be meters long and contain multiple chambers for sleeping, eating, and raising young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to attract bank voles to your garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant native berry-producing shrubs and trees such as hawthorn and elder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate dense hedgerows and scrub as shelter and nesting opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave log piles and stone walls for cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide wild corners with grasses and wildflowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid rodenticides — bank voles are harmless and ecologically valuable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe collaborate with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife protection – this way you directly contribute to the preservation of the bank vole and its habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection — turn your fridge into a tribute to the charming seed disperser of the European garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64022866395485,"sku":"78x53-Bank-Vole","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/Bank_Vole_magnet.png?v=1774812400","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/bank-vole-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}