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Wild creatures and winter sports - the Tauplitz takes its responsibilities very seriously.
We peace-loving birds are all about harmony between animals and people. Here's a little more about us: We thrive in the open forests and on the "Alm" (which is how the locals refer to high pastures). It would break our hearts to be forced to leave our beautiful home on the Tauplitz, merely because we were disturbed by you humans.
Truth be told, we probably wouldn't be very good at relocating. We're actually clumsy flyers who avoid long distances. Plus, there simply aren't many other habitats as amazing as here on the Tauplitzalm.
Originally
from the far north, we have some neat tricks up our “sleeves”. In the harsh
winter, we keep our movement to a minimum. Any kind of disturbance drains our
energy reserves. And bulking up with fat isn't the answer either. After all, a heavy
bird doesn’t fly particularly well.
From our perspective, the shorter the journey, the better: Food and protection from the cold need to be close at hand. Thanks to our strong beaks, even chunky twigs become a tasty treat. A downy layer of double feathers is also part of our survival kit.
When the icy cold hits, we resort to what we call our “igloo strategy”: We burrow ourselves into snow caves, even though that also comes with the risk of getting run over by a passing freerider or snowboarder. Still, that beats freezing to death.
But being "well-camouflaged" has its downsides. A white snow grouse in winter? You probably won't spot us until it’s too late. Ouch!
Protection Zones for Humans and Animals: That's Our Solution
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Rule 1
The ski slopes, freeride hills, cross-country trails, and
winter hiking paths are intended for humans and animals alike.
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Rule 2
People
should never enter the marked protection zones.
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Rule 3
And
we, the mountain grouse & wildlife, promise we won’t run or fly through
your living room either.
Together,
let's show the world that peaceful coexistence shouldn’t just be a goal, it’s
realistically possible! A big thank-you from all the creatures of the forest as
well as the Tauplitz Lift Company.
