Why you should only use robot lawn mowers during the day

Hedgehogs tend to curl up when in danger instead of running away. That means that they rarely survive an oncoming robot lawnmower. — dpa

HAMBURG: Robotic lawn mowers can become a deadly danger for wild and domestic animals, and animal protection activists are warning that cuts and mutilations occur on a regular basis.

Animal lovers should therefore either go without a robotic mower or only use one under personal supervision. Before using one, the garden should also be thoroughly checked for small wild animals.