Átcasezése

Átcasezése is a Hungarian term that translates to "tree eating" or "tree gnawing." It refers to the behavior of animals, primarily herbivores, consuming parts of trees. This can include bark, leaves, twigs, buds, and even fruits or roots. While often a natural and necessary part of an animal's diet, especially during periods of scarcity or for specific nutrient needs, átcasezése can also indicate stress, disease, or an imbalance in the ecosystem.

Different animals exhibit átcasezése for various reasons. Deer and other large herbivores might strip bark to access nutrients or to mark territory. Rodents like beavers are known for felling trees to build dams and lodges, and they also consume the bark for sustenance. Squirrels may gnaw on bark to wear down their continuously growing incisors and to access inner bark or sap. In some cases, excessive átcasezése by a population can lead to significant damage to forests, impacting tree health and potentially causing dieback. Monitoring this behavior is important for wildlife management and understanding the health of both animal populations and their habitats.