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Leibniz-IZW

Abbreviation for Leibniz-Institut für Zoo- und Wildtierforschung

In short and in plain language

The Leibniz-IZW does research in Berlin.

It studies wild animals and how to keep them safe.

For example, it has looked at how robot mowers hurt hedgehogs.

Definition
Leibniz-IZW is the short form of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in Berlin, an institute of the Leibniz Association. It researches wildlife and its conservation. This includes studies on injuries to hedgehogs caused by robotic mowers and other electric garden tools.