HABITAT FOR REPTILES AND / OR AMPHIBIANS AND / OR SPECIES OF INVERTEBRATES, COMPLETING A PORTABLE RECORDING BODY DEFINING A CAPACITY DEFINING AMOUNT

Description

[0001] Habitat for reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates, comprising a portable recording body defining a recording volume.

[0002] The invention relates to a habitat for reptiles and / or amphibians and / or invertebrate species, comprising a portable receiving body defining a receiving volume, wherein reptiles and / or amphibians and / or invertebrate species are intended to use the habitat as a living space. It is known to modify landscape sections specifically designated for this purpose to attract reptiles and / or amphibians as well as invertebrate species and / or to protect them from human or animal access, so that a defined target species, e.g., reptiles or amphibians, can settle and, if applicable, reproduce as undisturbed and thus as successfully as possible. Corresponding habitats, in the form of fenced areas or even in the form of specially created structures or nesting aids, are known in principle from the prior art.

[0003] European patent application EP 3 868 201 A1 discloses a transportable brood tray for use in the breeding of flightless insects.

[0004] The invention is based on the objective of providing a habitat for reptiles and / or amphibians and / or invertebrate species, which, in particular, enables the creation of a habitat at a previously unsuitable location or in combination with such a location in a simple, quick, and cost-effective manner. Preferably, the habitat should be highly attractive to the target animal. Finally, as an optional objective, it can be provided that a targeted reduction in the attractiveness or acceptance of the habitat can be achieved gently, easily, comfortably, and in a manner compatible with animal welfare for reptiles and / or amphibians and / or invertebrate species, particularly to subsequently prepare for a different use or use at a different location.

[0005] The problem is solved by a habitat for reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates according to claim 1. The dependent claims relate to possible embodiments of the habitat. Furthermore, the problem is solved by a method according to any one of claims 10 to 13.

[0006] The invention relates to a habitat comprising a portable or mobile receiving body defining a receiving volume, wherein, in the intended use of the habitat, the receiving volume of the receiving body is at least partially, and in particular completely, filled with a filling material. In other words, the receiving body is designed, particularly when filled with the filling material, to form a habitat adapted to the natural conditions and / or needs of reptiles and / or amphibians as well as species of invertebrates – such as insects – and wherein the receiving body is designed to be transported from a place of manufacture to a place of use when filled with the filling material. This makes it possible to store the receiving body together with the filling material at a first location, e.g., the place of manufacture, and, after a certain period of time, to transport it to the intended location of the habitat or to the place of use.The storage and temporal progression of the filling material within the receiving body allows (a) targeted influence on at least parts of the filling material and / or (b) the active and / or passive initiation of at least a partially natural and / or at least a partially artificial biological and / or chemical process to create an attractive or appealing habitat for a defined target animal species, particularly reptiles and / or amphibians, as well as invertebrate species (especially insects). Furthermore, the mobile habitat features a receiving body that enables the intake and retention of a liquid, particularly to initiate the targeted exit of the target animal species, especially reptiles. Optionally, the receiving body can be configured to allow for the controlled release of the liquid it contains, e.g.,...The receiving body has a valve or closure device that can be temporarily closed and temporarily opened to allow the release or discharge of liquid contained within the receiving body as needed. The receiving body's capacity to hold liquid, at least temporarily, can mean, for example, that the ability to hold liquid, or not to hold liquid (e.g., after rain), can be controlled manually and / or automatically by an actuator. This allows switching between a holding state and a non-holding state using the actuator.

[0007] Because the manufacturing process—i.e., the modification of the filling material to create a biotope or structure attractive to a target animal species—can take place at a location that is generally not the intended use site (the manufacturing site), the use of the intended site can be less disrupted, as the habitat remains at the manufacturing site during the biotope creation process. Thus, the manufacturing site can be the location where the receiving structure is manufactured and / or assembled. However, it is also possible for the receiving structure to be assembled or manufactured at one location and then filled and / or stored at another location before being transported, along with the filling material it contains, to the intended use site or the designated habitat location.In this context, for example, the first location and / or the subsequent location can be understood as the place of manufacture and thus forms a distinction from the place of use of the habitat.

[0008] The habitat is characterized by the fact that the receiving body is designed to enclose the receiving volume in a liquid-tight manner, so that a liquid can be received, at least temporarily, within the receiving volume of the receiving body. In other words, the receiving body forms a receiving volume, at least in sections, in which a liquid can be received, at least temporarily, because the receiving body encloses the receiving volume in a liquid-tight manner. "Liquid-tight" here means that the receiving body, by its design, is configured to retain a liquid introduced into the receiving volume, at least partially, preferably predominantly, and particularly preferably completely, within the receiving volume, or to prevent its unwanted outflow.

[0009] Because the receiving body has a liquid-tight or liquid-retaining property, at least temporarily, it is possible to prevent flooding of the receiving volume even in the event of unintentional flooding of the surroundings (below an upper edge of the receiving body), e.g., a rising groundwater level, as its contents are protected from water penetrating from the outside, especially from below.

[0010] The liquid introduced into the receiving volume naturally (e.g., through rainfall) and / or artificially can include, for example, water. The liquid tightness of the receiving volume can be achieved, for example, by making at least a section of the receiving body partially, and in particular completely, liquid-tight; i.e., by making at least a section of the receiving body trough-like so that a liquid can be contained within the interior of the at least partially trough-like receiving volume.

[0011] It is possible for the receiving body to have a closable drain opening, which allows at least a predominant, preferably a complete, draining of any liquid contained within the receiving body's volume. In other words, the receiving body has a closable drain opening in the area where the liquid is contained during the receiving body's intended use, i.e., while it is being placed at the point of use. The drain opening can, for example, have a bore or opening which can be closed, at least temporarily, with a closure such that no liquid can escape through the drain opening during the intended operation of the habitat. Thus, the closure can, in principle, have an opening, but this opening must be arranged or designed in such a way that the liquid cannot escape from the receiving volume through the drain opening.The closure can be connected to the receiving body or the drain opening, for example, by force-fit and / or form-fit. In this context, it may prove advantageous to use a sealing element to seal the interface between the closure and the receiving area or the drain opening.

[0012] The habitat is characterized by the fact that the receiving body comprises a wall section for the at least partial formation of the receiving volume, wherein at least one wall subsection is movably or detachably connected to at least one further wall section and / or a base section of the receiving body. A wall section can, for example, be designed as a straight or curved wall, at least partially. Thus, the receiving body can, for example, have a cuboid base shape, which includes a base section designed as a floor, e.g., a base plate, and wall sections adjoining the base section, which, at least in the intended final assembly state, define the receiving volume spanned by the base section and the wall sections. In other words, the habitat can have a spatial-physical shape defined by walls or...Wall sections define a receiving body or a receiving volume bounded by this receiving body. The receiving body can be designed as a single or multi-part component; in a multi-part version, the receiving body comprises several receiving body segments that can be connected or joined together to form the receiving body. Regardless of whether it is designed as a single or multi-part component, the receiving body comprises a receiving volume; this is typically (a) an internal receiving body volume bounded by corresponding walls or wall sections of the receiving body, or (b) by receiving body sub-elements arranged in and / or on the receiving body.A receiving body component element can, for example, comprise a film or other type of (surface) element, in particular flexible and / or pliable, which is used at least partially to form the liquid-tight receiving volume in the final assembly state of the receiving body.

[0013] To form a closable or non-closable drain opening, a wall section is designed as a flap or as a detachable wall section. For example, a flap-shaped wall section is connected to another wall section and / or to a base section of the receiving body via a hinge or via a centering and / or guide section (e.g., a rail), particularly a linear one. In particular, a wall section can be movably mounted on the base section via a hinge. Preferably, this movably mounted wall section can be fixed or locked at least in its closed position. Preferably, the movably mounted wall section can be fixed or locked in its open position and / or in defined intermediate positions between an open and a closed position.

[0014] The receiving body can, for example, have an overflow device designed to discharge any liquid contained within the receiving volume that exceeds a predefined volume. In other words, the mobile habitat or receiving volume can be equipped with an overflow or overflow device that limits the volume of liquid contained within the receiving volume or discharges liquid exceeding a volume threshold or level, preferably into the environment. For this purpose, the receiving volume can, for example, have an overflow opening that is spaced apart from the wall sections of the receiving body.Consequently, excess liquid does not drain away by overflowing top edges or openings in at least one wall section, but rather by being discharged through a through-opening located in the bottom section. A discharge channel can extend from an overflow opening to a through-opening, so that after the liquid enters the overflow opening, it is guided through the discharge channel to the through-opening in the bottom section and exits the receiving volume or the volume formed by the receiving body. Alternatively or additionally, at least one discharge channel can lead from an overflow opening located within the receiving volume to a through-opening in a wall section, through which the liquid exits the receiving volume or the volume formed by the receiving body.

[0015] In optional advanced training, it may be advantageous for the overflow device to have an adjustable threshold for the capacity of the receiving volume, above which excess liquid overflows. The overflow opening of the device can be positioned or locked at a variable height relative to the lowest point of the receiving volume. For example, the discharge channel, which has a drain opening at one end, can be adjustable in length, particularly by being telescopic. Depending on the height of the overflow opening relative to the lowest point of the receiving volume, the maximum volume of liquid that can be held in the receiving volume can be set or varied.

[0016] The receiving body can, for example, be made at least partially, and in particular entirely, of metal, preferably at least partially, and in particular of aluminum or steel. Preferably, the receiving body is designed as a box-like body made of metal, in particular steel, wherein the edge structure, e.g., in the form of a rod structure, of the receiving body can be formed from rod-shaped metal elements, in particular steel elements. Alternatively or additionally, planar wall and / or bottom sections of the receiving body can be designed as planar metal elements, in particular steel elements. For a receiving body made of metal, in particular steel, it can, for example, be provided that it is formed from several metal elements or steel elements connected to one another by material and / or form and / or force-fit.Preferably, welding and / or screwing and / or riveting of metal elements can be used to form the receiving body.

[0017] For example, the receiving body is made of a weather-resistant material so that it can be placed at a first location in nature, particularly on the ground, and after a period of time, e.g., after at least 2 weeks, preferably after at least 4 weeks, particularly preferably after at least 3 months, most preferably after at least 12 months, no change occurs, or no significant change occurs that would impair the receiving body's load-bearing function for carrying the material it contains. In other words, the receiving body, and in particular the material used for its manufacture, is selected or designed such that it can be placed at a first location when filled with material and can be lifted after a period of time (e.g., as above) while still filled with material.By lifting and relocating the receiving body filled with filling material, it can be moved to another drop-off location for reuse as a mobile habitat for a target animal species.

[0018] The receiving unit can, for example, be reusable, allowing it to be placed at different locations over time to serve as a habitat. Furthermore, the receiving unit exhibits weather resistance and stability or (permanent) strength, thus enabling multiple relocations over time.

[0019] The receiving body can, for example, include at least one connection means as an interface for connecting to a lifting device, in particular a lifting sling of a lifting device, in order to lift and / or move the receiving body by means of the connection means or the lifting device. The at least one connection means can, for example, be designed as an eyelet, which can serve as an attachment point for a lifting device or a lifting sling of a lifting device. For example, a lifting sling designed as a rope, chain, lifting strap, lifting belt loop, round sling, shackle, or swivel can be connected to the eyelet to connect the receiving body to a lifting device, in particular a crane. Consequently, the lifting device, in particular the crane, can be used via its connection to the at least one connection means to transfer or move the receiving body filled with the filling material and / or a liquid.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the receiving body may comprise a wall and / or partial wall section and / or bottom section to form the receiving volume, wherein the connecting means are arranged or formed in or on a wall and / or partial wall section and / or bottom section. For example, two or more, in particular four, connecting means may be arranged or formed on the bottom section of the receiving body. The connecting means may, for example, be designed as eyelets welded to a bottom section of the receiving body. In particular, several connecting means may be arranged or formed symmetrically to the receiving body, especially point-symmetrically to a center of gravity of the receiving body.

[0021] The receiving body has a base area, in particular a square, of 1.5 m² to 32.0 m², preferably of 2.5 m² to 25.0 m², particularly preferably of 6.0 m² to 10.0 m², and most preferably of 7.0 m² to 9.0 m². The base area of ​​the receiving body has at least one of the lower limits of the specified range as its minimum area, such that the base area of ​​the receiving body is at least 1.5 m², preferably at least 2.5 m², particularly preferably at least 6.0 m², and most preferably at least 7.0 m². Alternatively or additionally, the base area of ​​the receiving body can form a, in particular regular, n-gon and / or a, in particular square, rectangle.It is possible that the receiving body has a receiving volume with a capacity for at least the temporary holding of a liquid of at least 0.40 m³, preferably at least 1.5 m³, particularly preferably at least 2.5 m³, and most preferably at least 2.9 m³. Alternatively or additionally, the capacity of the receiving body for at least the temporary holding of a liquid can be a maximum of 9.0 m³, preferably a maximum of 5.0 m³, particularly preferably a maximum of 3.6 m³, and most preferably a maximum of 3.0 m³. It can be provided that the receiving body and / or the at least one connecting means of the receiving body are designed in such a way as to allow the receiving body filled with liquid and / or filling material to be lifted.In particular, it is possible to lift the receiving body filled with liquid and / or filling material without any significant change in shape (i.e., plastic and / or elastic deformation of less than 15%, preferably less than 5%, particularly preferably less than 1%). In other words, the receiving body is geometrically designed, e.g., provided with stiffening ribs, and / or at least partially made of a sufficiently rigid material, such that no significant changes in shape occur during lifting and displacement.

[0022] The receiving body can, for example, have the shape of a cuboid, wherein (a) the length can be in the range of 2.0 m to 6.0 m, preferably 3.0 m to 5.0 m, particularly preferably 3.5 m to 4.5 m, and (b) the width can be in the range of 0.5 m to 4.0 m, preferably 1.0 m to 3.0 m, particularly preferably 1.5 m to 2.5 m.

[0023] Furthermore, the length of a receiving body, particularly a cuboid one, may be at least 2.0 m, preferably at least 3.0 m, and most preferably at least 3.5 m. Alternatively or additionally, the length of a receiving body, particularly a cuboid one, may be a maximum of 6.0 m, preferably a maximum of 5.0 m, and most preferably a maximum of 4.5 m. The width of the receiving body may be, particularly in conjunction with the aforementioned length specifications, at least 0.5 m, preferably at least 1.0 m, and most preferably at least 1.5 m, and / or a maximum of 4.0 m, preferably a maximum of 1.0 m, and most preferably a maximum of 1.5 m.

[0024] It is possible that the height of the wall sections defining the receiving volume, measured from the base, is a maximum of 1.5 m, preferably a maximum of 1.1 m, particularly preferably a maximum of 0.80 m, most preferably a maximum of 0.65 m, and further preferably a maximum of 0.55 m. Alternatively or additionally, the height of the wall section defining the capacity of the receiving volume (i.e., the volume defined on the top by any overflow) can be at least 0.25 m, preferably at least 0.35 m, particularly preferably at least 0.45 m, and most preferably at least 0.50 m. The specified heights are measured from the lowest edge of the structure or from the installation surface. Alternatively, the floor structure or the height of a base plate can be a maximum of 40%, preferably a maximum of 30%, and particularly preferably a maximum of 25% of the overall structure (height of the base plate and wall sections).The height of the base plate relative to the height of the overall structure can be, for example, at least 5%, preferably at least 15%, and particularly preferably at least 25%.

[0025] The receiving body can, for example, have at least one mounting interface for connection to a structure that extends vertically during the intended use of the receiving body. Preferably, the structure can be positively connected or connectable to the mounting interface. Alternatively or additionally, the structure can be positively connected or connectable to the mounting interface on the receiving body, at least supplementarily, and in particular exclusively, by frictional and / or material-bonded connection. The structure can, for example, have a rigid structural property.In one exemplary further development, the building structure can comprise at least one building element equipped with a connecting element, wherein the building element interacts via the connecting element, at least additionally, and in particular exclusively, in a form-fit manner with a connecting element arranged or formed on the receiving body to form a form-fit connection. For example, the connecting element on the building element can be connected in a cooperating or corresponding manner as a counter-element to an engagement element that can be attached to or inserted into the counter-element, and in particular, can be engaged or inserted into it. For example, the receiving body can comprise at least one vertically extending rod element as a connecting element, onto which at least one building element provided with a recess, in particular with an opening, as a connecting element can be attached or threaded.In this configuration, the rod element on the receiving body can engage in the recess on the building structure. It should be noted that, alternatively or additionally, a rod element on the building structure can be provided in a recess on the receiving body to accommodate the rod element on the building structure. In a specific embodiment, the building structures can be designed as cuboid elements, e.g., blocks. A wall panel, which extends, preferably at right angles, from the base of the receiving body, can be formed using these cuboid elements.

[0026] The structure can be, for example, masonry or some other type of crevice-like or porous structure. In this case, the structure can serve as a refuge or cover for insects.

[0027] The structural element can, for example, be designed as a wall, particularly a disc-like wall. Preferably, the wall, particularly a disc-like wall, can extend at least partially, and in particular completely, along a side region of the receiving body. For example, a central longitudinal axis of a wall, particularly a disc-like wall, can extend at least partially, preferably predominantly, and especially preferably completely, equidistant from a side or edge region of a receiving body. It can also be provided, for example, that the wall, particularly a disc-like wall, extends at least partially, preferably predominantly, and especially preferably completely, parallel to a longitudinal and / or broad side of the receiving body.

[0028] The wall, particularly its disc-like form, can serve as a heat reservoir (heating from solar radiation) and / or as a windbreak and / or as a visual barrier and / or as a shelter within the intended operation of the habitat. Thus, the wall can increase the attractiveness and acceptance of the habitat for at least one target animal species, especially reptiles or amphibians and / or invertebrate species, particularly insects.

[0029] The fill material contained in the receiving volume can, for example, comprise at least partially, preferably at least 10 wt.%, particularly preferably at least 20 wt.%, most preferably at least 35 wt.%, and further preferably at least 50 wt.%, a material made of clay shale, in particular porlite. It is advantageous if the fill material as a whole exhibits dimensional stability, i.e., that the fill material undergoes no or only a minor (e.g., a maximum of 10%) change in shape due to external influences during transport and / or exposure to the elements after the habitat has been placed at its destination. In particular, dimensional stability should also be maintained when the receiving volume is flooded with a liquid, e.g., water. That is, the fill material should retain its shape completely or at least substantially (e.g., a maximum change in shape of 10%) even when the receiving volume is flooded with water.

[0030] It has been shown that, for example, porlith proves advantageous as a component of the fill material. Porlith is a raw material mined and distributed by the company Gelsenroth Spezialbaustoffe GmbH from Gelsenkirchen. Porlith is a clay shale extracted from the area around Messel (Hesse) and is also known as Messel clay shale. It consists of a mixture of burnt, red claystone residue and porous, lava-like melt products. Porlith is predominantly composed of swellable clay minerals.

[0031] The filling material incorporated into the receiving volume can, for example, have at least one first layer with a liquid absorption capacity of at least 4 l / m², preferably at least 6 l / m², particularly preferably at least 9 l / m², most preferably at least 11 l / m², and further preferably at least 12 l / m², and / or a liquid drainage capacity at a gradient of 2% of at least 1.0 l / (s*m), preferably at least 1.3 l / (s*m), particularly preferably at least 1.4 l / (s*m), and most preferably at least 1.5 l / (s*m). The first layer can comprise at least one so-called drainage and water storage element. For example, the at least one drainage and water storage element used here can be an insert made of profiled plastic, which is placed in the receiving volume and optionally filled with a material.For example, a drainage and water storage element made of a deep-drawn material, in particular deep-drawn recycled polyolefin, is used. The deep-drawn material can be provided with a plurality of diffusion openings, which can, for example, have an opening cross-section, in particular a diameter, between 0.5 mm and 5.0 mm, preferably between 1.0 mm and 3.0 mm. The height, i.e., the height perpendicular to the main plane of extension, of the drainage and water storage element can, for example, be between 2 cm and 15 cm, preferably between 3 cm and 10 cm, and most preferably between 4 cm and 8 cm. The drainage and water storage element can include receiving sections into which a bulk material can be introduced as fill; for example, a material containing at least some, preferably predominantly, clay is introduced as the bulk material.For example, the mineral substrate Zincolit®< Plus, available from ZinCo GmbH in Nürtingen, can be used as bulk material to fill the intake sections of the drainage and water storage element. For example, Floradrain®< FD 40 and / or FD 60, also available from ZinCo GmbH in Nürtingen, can be used as a drainage and water storage element made of profiled plastic.

[0032] Alternatively or additionally, the fill material included in the recording volume can have at least one further (e.g. third) layer which contains at least partially clay shale, in particular porlite.

[0033] Provided the filling material of the receiving volume comprises at least a first and at least one further layer (e.g., a third layer), a second layer can be provided, for example, which is arranged between the first and third layers and separates them. This allows the third layer to be designed such that the material forming the first and second layers cannot penetrate it, thus maintaining the separation of the first and third layers even in the event of vibration of the mobile habitat or other external influences. If at least three layers are provided, the third layer, containing the clay shale, in particular the porlite, can have a greater thickness than the first and second layers.It is possible that the third layer, containing the clay slate, particularly the porlite, can serve as a substrate for the roots of plants arranged in the mobile habitat, at least at its end facing away from the ground. Thus, this end of the third layer, facing away from the ground of the collection volume, can serve as a vegetation layer, at least in sections.

[0034] In addition to the habitat, the invention also relates to a method for settling or relocating reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates (especially insects) comprising placing a habitat described herein at a site of use, wherein the habitat comprises a receiving volume formed by a receiving body in which at least partially, in particular completely, a filling material is received and the receiving body filled with the filling material forms a habitat adapted to the natural conditions and / or needs of the reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates (especially insects).

[0035] Filling the habitat's receiving volume with a liquid can be carried out, for example, by filling the receiving volume at least partially, preferably predominantly, and particularly preferably completely with the liquid. The filling of the receiving volume with liquid preferably takes place at the point of use; that is, the receiving body is moved to the point of use, and any openings that would allow liquid introduced into the receiving volume to flow out are closed. The receiving volume is then filled with a liquid, in particular water.

[0036] Closing a closable drain opening on the receiving body can be done, for example, before or during filling the habitat's receiving volume with liquid. Alternatively, filling the habitat's receiving volume can be done, for example, after the habitat has been placed at the intended location.

[0037] It is possible that the habitat is filled with infill material at a production site before being placed at the site of use. Furthermore, biological material can, for example, grow in or on the infill material at the production site, and the habitat, now containing this biological material, can subsequently be moved from the production site to the site of use. The biological material can, for example, include living plants that form the infill material or grow in or on a substrate that constitutes part of the infill material, particularly humus-rich substrate.

[0038] In a further optional development, it can be provided that the construction of a building structure on the receiving body is achieved by means of at least a positive-locking connection of a building component of the building structure via a connecting element on the receiving body to a connecting means arranged or formed on the receiving body. Preferably, the construction of the building structure on the receiving body takes place after the habitat has been placed at a site of use. The connecting element on the receiving body and / or the connecting means on the receiving body can, for example, be permanently or non-destructively connected or connectable to the receiving body or the receiving body. The connecting means and / or the connecting element can be attached to or connected to the receiving body or the building structure before, during, or after the receiving body has been placed at the site of use.

[0039] The device described herein for creating the habitat, in particular the receiving body and at least partially, preferably predominantly, especially preferably completely, the filling material described herein for creating the habitat, can also be used as a baiting device, wherein at least one dead animal is used as filling material. A dead animal received in the receiving body can be used to attract and / or feed target animals, e.g., predators. For example, birds such as vultures, red kites, and other predators can be attracted and / or fed in this way. The use of the device or...When constructing a baiting device, it can be advantageous to place the dead animal and the additional filling material into the baiting device at a location some distance from the intended destination, transport the device to the destination, and set it up or set it down there. This allows for the creation of a habitat in a protected environment away from the intended destination for other animals associated with the dead animal, such as carrion beetles. This habitat for carrion beetles can then be transported to the intended destination and set up or set down there.

[0040] For example, at least one dead mammal, e.g. a cow, is used as part of the filling material to form the habitat or baiting device.

[0041] Generally, decaying carrion in the open countryside can pose hygiene problems, for example, if pathogens enter the groundwater. Because the baiting device or habitat creation device, or the habitat itself, forms a liquid-tight trough or interior suitable for containing collected liquids, the ingress of liquids from the bait into the surrounding area can be prevented or at least reduced. In general, leaving carcasses in the open countryside improves biodiversity, so this baiting device and / or habitat offers a way to mitigate the risks associated with placing dead animals in nature.The carrion device itself can also be considered a habitat for animals that live directly or indirectly on carrion or can benefit from the dead animal. For example, carrion beetles (e.g., beetles of the species Nicrophorus vespilloides) can use the dead animal or carcass as a breeding ground for their larvae.

[0042] All advantages, details, designs and / or features of the habitat according to the invention are transferable or applicable to the method according to the invention.

[0043] The invention is explained in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments in the drawings. These show: Fig. 1 a perspective schematic representation of a habitat according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. 2 a perspective schematic representation of a habitat equipped with a building structure according to an exemplary embodiment; Fig. 3 a schematic representation in the side view of the habitat according to Figure 2 ; Fig. 4a schematic representation of a side view of the habitat according to Figure 2 ; Fig. 5 a schematic representation of a top view of the habitat according to Figure 2 ; Fig. 6 A schematic representation of the structure of the filling material taken up in the recording volume according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0044] In the Figures 1 to 5 Empty habitats 1 are shown, i.e., habitats 1 that are neither filled with a liquid nor with a filling material 4. The habitat 1 is intended to serve as a habitat or at least as a shelter for reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates. The habitat comprises a portable receiving body 3 defining a receiving volume 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the receiving body 3 is shown by way of example in the form of a cuboid with a rectangular base.

[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, the receiving body 3 has a length 21 and a width 22. Furthermore, the receiving body can have a height 23 of the wall sections 7. The overall height of the receiving body 3, which is particularly box-like, is formed by the sum of the height 23 of the wall sections 7 and the height 24 of the bottom section 9. The ratio of length 21 to width 22 can have a factor of at least 1.25, preferably at least 1.5, particularly preferably at least 1.75, and most preferably at least 2.0. The wall section 7 can, for example, have a wall height 24 of at least 20 cm, preferably at least 30 cm, particularly preferably at least 35 cm, and most preferably at least 39 cm.

[0046] The receiving body 3 can be formed, as exemplified in the figures, from a first wall structure formed by at least one wall section 7 and from a bottom structure forming at least one bottom section 9. The bottom and / or wall structure can, for example, have a frame-like structure, in particular formed from profile-like or profile-shaped components. The bottom and wall structures can be connected to each other by means of a force-fit and / or material-fit and / or form-fit connection; in particular, the bottom and wall structures are welded together.

[0047] Of course, the receiving body 3 can also have a geometric shape that differs from the one shown, e.g. pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, etc.

[0048] In the intake volume 2 of habitat 1, at least partially, and in particular completely, a filling material 4 (see below) is introduced. Figure 6) wherein the receiving body 3 is designed, particularly when filled with the filling material 4, to form a habitat adapted to the natural conditions and / or needs of reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates. The receiving body 3 is designed to be transported from a manufacturing site to a usage site 5 when filled with the filling material 4. Thus, the receiving body 3 can, for example, be loaded from a manufacturing site onto a vehicle by means of a crane, transported by the vehicle to the usage site, and then again lifted from the vehicle onto the usage site by means of a crane. In other words, the receiving body 3 is designed such that it can support its own weight as well as the filling material 4 contained within its receiving volume 2, so that the receiving body 3 can be moved without damage during lifting, particularly by crane.

[0049] By using weather-resistant material to construct the receiving body 3, it can remain at a first location for an initial period, e.g., placed on an earthen surface. After this initial period, particularly when filled with filling material 4, it can be lifted and moved to a second location, with the habitat 1 serving, or serving, as a habitat 1 for a target animal at both locations. For example, after a target animal has occupied habitat 1 at the first location, filling the receiving body 3 with a liquid, particularly water, can displace this target animal (e.g., reptiles) from habitat 1, as the target animal, for instance, does not want any liquid in the habitat 1 it inhabits.Filling the receiving volume 2 with a liquid, particularly water, can serve, for example, as a short-term and / or temporary process to at least partially or completely permeate and / or enclose the filling material 4—that is, any cavities in the substrate or the substrate material itself—within the receiving volume 2. This can encourage target animals located in the substrate to leave habitat 1. In the next step, the liquid 4 can be drained from the receiving volume 2 of the receiving body 3 to reduce the weight of habitat 1 and / or to make habitat 1, or its filling material 4, attractive for reoccupation by a target animal. By subsequently lifting habitat 1, now filled with filling material 4 and at least partially emptied of the liquid, it can be placed on a transport vehicle and moved to a second location.

[0050] The filling of the receiving volume 2 can have a layered structure, at least partially, preferably predominantly, and particularly preferably completely. The receiving volume 2 is bounded by a base 25. A first layer 26, directly facing or resting on the base 25, can comprise a material that has liquid storage and / or liquid drainage properties. This storage or drainage material can, for example, comprise an insert made of profiled plastic.

[0051] A second layer 27 can, for example, be arranged, particularly directly, on the first layer 26, wherein the second layer 27 is designed as a protective and / or separating layer for the first layer 26, such that the first layer 26 can be separated from a third layer 28 arranged on the second layer 27 by means of the second layer 27. For example, the second layer 27 is made of a geotextile, in particular a geofleece, and / or a geogrid. The geotextile and / or geogrid used for the second layer 27 is permeable to liquids, so that the liquid can pass through the geotextile or geogrid to the first layer 26. Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the second layer 27 has a varying thickness. Alternatively, the second layer 27 can have a constant thickness at least partially, preferably predominantly, and particularly preferably entirely.

[0052] It is optionally possible that a third layer 28 is provided, in particular directly on top of the second layer 27, wherein the third layer 28 is formed, for example, from a bulk material. The third layer 28 can, for example, have a filter-stable property, i.e., that existing gaps in the third layer 28 are maintained over time and, in particular, during weathering. The third layer 28 can, for example, be formed at least partially, and in particular predominantly, from a material which has a predominant proportion with a grain size in the range of 90 mm to 250 mm. This grain size range allows the formation of gaps and spaces that are advantageous for the mobile habitat. Alternatively or additionally, the material forming the third layer 28 can be free from settlement and / or have a water-resistant property, i.e.,exhibit a property of maintaining its shape when exposed to water, and / or a nutrient-poor property.

[0053] On the third layer 28, for example, at least one nesting aid structure and / or at least one feeding habitat for target animals of the mobile habitat can be arranged.

[0054] The (third) layer 28, comprising the clay shale material, in particular the porlite, can, for example, have a layer thickness of at least 10 cm, preferably at least 15 cm, particularly preferably at least 20 cm, and most preferably at least 25 cm. The first layer 26, which has a liquid drainage function and / or a liquid removal function, can, for example, have a minimum layer thickness of 3 cm, preferably 4 cm, particularly preferably 5 cm, and / or a maximum layer thickness of a maximum of 15 cm, preferably 12 cm, particularly preferably 10 cm, and most preferably 9 cm. The second layer 27 (separation layer), arranged as a separating layer between the first and third layers 26, 28, can, for example, have a layer thickness in the range of 0.05 cm to 1.0 cm, preferably 0.1 cm to 0.5 cm.

[0055] The receiving body 3 is designed to enclose the receiving volume 2 in a liquid-tight manner, so that a liquid can be received, at least temporarily, in the receiving volume 2 of the receiving body 3. Enclosing means that the receiving body 3 forms a kind of liquid-tight container, which serves to receive and hold the liquid, in particular water, within the receiving volume 2.

[0056] The receiving body 3 can have a closable drain opening 6, which allows at least a predominant, preferably a complete, draining of a liquid received in the receiving volume 2 of the receiving body 3. In the Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the drain opening 6 can be provided as an opening formed in the base section 9 of the receiving body 3, wherein the drain opening 6 is closed by the overflow device 10. An extension of the through-opening of the drain opening 6 can also be understood as closing the drain opening 6, so that an opening for draining liquid from the receiving volume is thus relocated to a height level that allows a defined volume of liquid to be received or retained within the receiving volume 2 of the receiving body 3. Opening the drain opening 6 can be achieved, for example, by removing the overflow device 10 from the receiving body 3 or by releasing or opening a lower-lying opening (not shown) of the overflow device 10, so that liquid received in the receiving volume 2 can flow out of the receiving volume 2 via the drain opening 6.Of course, the drain opening 6 can also be temporarily closed using a separate closure element.

[0057] The receiving body 3 comprises a wall section 7 for at least partially forming the receiving volume 2, wherein at least one wall section 8 is movably or detachably connected to at least one further wall section 7 and / or a bottom section 9 of the receiving body 3. In the embodiment of Figures 2 to 5 designed as a flap which, when open, acts as a drain opening 6, releasing the receiving volume 2 for the predominant or complete draining of any liquid that may be located in the receiving volume 2.

[0058] The receiving body 3 can have an overflow device 10 designed to discharge any liquid received in the receiving volume 2 that exceeds a predefined volume. An upper opening 18 of the overflow device 10 defines the maximum height level permitted for the liquid received in the receiving volume 2. The overflow device 10 can optionally (not shown) be adjustable with respect to the predefined volume of liquid, e.g., the inlet opening or upper opening 18 of the overflow device 10 is adjusted relative to the liquid level in the receiving volume 2. Preferably, the overflow device 10 is designed as a tubular or pipe-shaped body. Particularly preferably, the pipe body is spaced at least partially, especially in the region of its upper opening 18, from the edge regions, particularly from wall sections 7.

[0059] The receiving body 3 can, for example, be made at least partially, in particular completely, of metal, preferably at least partially, in particular of aluminium or steel.

[0060] The receiving body 3 can, for example, comprise at least one connecting element 11 as an interface for connection to a lifting device, in particular a lifting sling of a lifting device, in order to lift and / or move the receiving body 3 by means of the connecting element 11 in conjunction with a lifting sling or with the lifting device. As can be seen in particular in a comprehensive view of the Figure 1 and 3As can be seen, the receiving body 3 can in particular comprise four connecting means 11, which are preferably arranged or formed at the same distance from a geometric center 19 and / or from a center of gravity of the receiving body 3. Alternatively or additionally, the connecting means 11 are distributed on the receiving body 3 such that the receiving body 3 can be moved horizontally when it is lifted. This means, for example, that the receiving body 3 can be moved via the connecting means 11 without spilling any filling material 4 contained in the receiving volume 2, e.g., by means of a crane. The receiving body 3 can optionally comprise a wall and / or a wall section and / or bottom section 7, 8, 9 to form the receiving volume 2, wherein the connecting means 11 are arranged or formed in or on a wall and / or wall section and / or bottom section 7, 8, 9, in particular by welding or bolting.

[0061] The receiving body 3 is dimensioned such that it has, in particular a square and / or rectangular, base area of ​​1.5 to 32.0 m², preferably of 2.5 to 25.0 m², particularly preferably of 6.0 to 11.0 m², most preferably of 7.0 to 9.0 m².

[0062] To increase the attractiveness of the habitat for the target animal species, the receiving body 3 can, for example, have at least one attachment interface 12 for connection to a structure 13 that extends vertically during the intended use of the receiving body 3. The structure 13 can be understood as an extension, which, for example, provides shelter for the target animal species or for typical prey animals of the target animal species. Preferably, the structure 13 is connected to the attachment interface 12 in the final assembly state of the habitat by a form-fit, material-fit, and / or force-fit connection. The structure 13 can, for example, be designed as a wall. For example, the wall is constructed, at least in sections, of porous bricks and / or bricks laid with gaps between them. The porous structure and / or the gaps in the bricks can serve as a refuge for target animals, especially insects, within the mobile habitat.

[0063] As in the Figures 2 to 5As can be seen in the embodiment shown, which is provided with a flap (here: wall section 8), the structural element 13 can, for example, extend at least partially, preferably predominantly, and particularly preferably completely, along the extent of the flap and / or be arranged or formed in the flap-side edge region of the base surface or bottom section 9 and / or parallel to the flap. The flap or wall section 8 can, for example, be movably connected to other components of the receiving body 3, in particular to the bottom section 9 of the receiving body, by means of a hinge. The unfolded flap or wall section can, for example, be used as a ramp or as an entrance area, thereby bridging a height difference between a mounting surface 18 and the floor level 19 of the receiving body 3.This further increases the acceptance and attractiveness of habitat 1, as it makes it easier for the target animal species to enter the intake volume.

[0064] In the Figures 2 to 4The intake body 3, equipped with a hinged flap, is shown in its first operating state, which serves to encourage the target animal species to seek out this habitat 1 or to maximize the acceptance of habitat 1 as a resting or living space. In a further operating state (not shown), the opening facing the intake volume (e.g., drain opening 6) is at least temporarily closed by the flap and / or by another element (e.g., a closure device), so that any liquid introduced into the intake volume 2 cannot drain out and is thus retained within the intake volume 2. This filling or flooding of the intake volume 2 with liquid alters the attractiveness or acceptance of habitat 1 for the target animal species, so that it can generally be assumed that the target animal species will leave or migrate away from habitat 1.

[0065] The building structure 13 can, for example, comprise at least one building body 14 provided with a connecting element 15, wherein the building body 14 interacts via the connecting element 15 in a form-fit manner with a connecting element 16 arranged or formed on the receiving body 3 to form a form-fit connection. For example, the building bodies 14 are provided with at least one recess, in particular with at least one opening, through which at least one connecting element 16 arranged or formed on the receiving body side, in particular rod-shaped, engages or extends.

[0066] The structural element 13 can, for example, be designed as a wall 17, particularly a disc-like wall. Preferably, the wall 17, particularly a disc-like wall, extends at least partially, and in particular completely, along a side region and / or a flap of the receiving body 3. The structural element 13 can preferably have a height 20 of at least 0.30 m, preferably at least 0.50 m, particularly preferably at least 0.75 m, and most preferably at least 0.90 m. Alternatively or additionally, the structural element 13 can have a height 20 of a maximum of 2.5 m, preferably a maximum of 1.5 m, and particularly preferably a maximum of 1.1 m.

[0067] The filling material 4 included in the receiving volume 2 comprises at least partially, preferably at least 10 wt.%, particularly preferably at least 20 wt.%, most preferably at least 35 wt.%, further preferably at least 50 wt.%, a material made of clay slate, in particular porlith.The filling material 4 incorporated into the receiving volume 2 comprises at least (a) a first layer 26, which has a liquid absorption capacity of at least 8 l / m², preferably at least 10 l / m², particularly preferably at least 11 l / m², most preferably at least 12 l / m² and / or a liquid drainage capacity at a gradient of 2% of at least 1.0 l / (s*m), preferably at least 1.3 l / (s*m), particularly preferably at least 1.4 l / (s*m), most preferably at least 1.5 l / (s*m), and / or (b) a third layer (28), which contains at least partially clay shale, in particular porlite, and / or (c) a second layer 27, which is arranged between the first layer 26 and the third layer 28 and separates them from each other.

[0068] In addition to habitat 1, the invention comprises a method for establishing or relocating reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates, comprising placing a habitat 1, in particular a habitat 1 as described herein, at a site 5, wherein the habitat 1 comprises a receiving volume 2 formed by a receiving body 3. This receiving volume 2 is at least partially, and in particular completely, filled with a filling material 4, wherein the receiving body 3 filled with the filling material 4 forms a habitat adapted to the natural conditions and / or needs of the reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates.

[0069] Preferably, at a defined or selectable time, the receiving volume 2 of the habitat 1 can be filled with a liquid such that the receiving volume 2 is at least partially, preferably predominantly, and particularly preferably completely filled with the liquid. For this purpose, a drain opening 6 of the receiving volume 2 can preferably be closed at a defined or selectable time before filling with the liquid. In the open state, this drain opening leads to at least partial, preferably predominantly, and particularly preferably completely, outflow of liquid from the receiving volume 2, e.g., due to gravity. In other words, a closable drain opening 6 of the receiving body 3 can be closed, in particular by means of a closure device, before the receiving volume 2 of the habitat 1 is filled with the liquid.Filling the intake volume 2 of habitat 1 with the liquid can be carried out, for example, after placing habitat 1 at the usage location 5. Alternatively, habitat 1 can be placed at the usage location 5 with an open drain opening 6 in a first, particularly longer, phase. In a second phase, the drain opening 6 is closed, thus enabling the intake volume 3 to retain the liquid.

[0070] Before placing habitat 1 at the site of use 5, it can be filled with filling material 4, for example, at a production site. Preferably, biological material grows in or on the filling material 4 at the production site. It can therefore be advantageous to extend the storage phase of habitat 1 at the production site to at least one week, preferably to several months, in order to enable the targeted growth of biological material, especially plants, in an easier-to-monitor and / or easier-to-influence environment and / or in a protected environment (e.g., a grow room and / or greenhouse). In other words, the cultivation of a desired biological material, especially plants, can be carried out at the production site within the receiving body filled with the filling material.

[0071] In a further optional process step, a building structure 13 can be assembled on the receiving body 3. The assembly of the building structure can be achieved by means of a positive-locking and / or force-locking and / or material-locking connection of a building component 14 of the building structure 13 to the receiving body 3. For example, a positive-locking connection can be established via a connecting element 15 on the receiving body with a connecting element 16 arranged or formed on the receiving body, so that the building structure 13 is firmly and / or rigidly fixed to the receiving body 3. Alternatively or additionally, the assembly of the building structure 13 takes place at least section by section, preferably predominantly, and particularly preferably completely, on the receiving body 3 after the habitat 1 has been placed at a usage location 5.

[0072] A method can also be implemented which initially involves placing the receiving body 3, filled with a filling material 4, at a first point of use. Subsequently, particularly after a period of time, e.g., after at least 2 weeks, preferably after at least 4 weeks, particularly preferably after at least 3 months, most preferably after at least 12 months, the receiving volume 2 of the receiving body 3 located at the first point of use can be filled at least partially, preferably predominantly, and most preferably completely with a liquid, in particular with water. For example, an optional drain opening 6 on the receiving body is closed before filling the receiving volume 2. By filling, in particular by flooding, the receiving body 3, at least one target animal species can, for example, be expelled from the receiving volume 2.Once at least the target animal species has left habitat 1, the receiving body 3, filled with the filling material 4, can be moved from the first location to a second location. Preferably, this relocation is only carried out after the liquid in the receiving volume 2 has been at least partially, preferably predominantly, and most preferably completely, drained. At the second location, a target animal can again be lured into and / or onto habitat 1 and, after a certain period, driven away by refilling the receiving volume 2 with liquid. The mobile habitat 1 can then be reused at another location.

[0073] The overflow device 10 can, for example, be designed such that its upper end 18 is located below an upper end of at least one wall section 7, in particular all wall sections 7. Alternatively, the lower end or the drain opening 6 of the overflow device 10 is arranged or designed such that it is set back from a lower end of the mobile habitat 1, in particular from a lower end of a floor section of the habitat 1. Because the drain opening 6 is set back from the lower end of the mobile habitat 1, the drain opening 6 remains exposed despite the mobile habitat being placed on a level surface, so that any liquid in the overflow device can drain away safely (see Figure 1). Figure 6 . REFERENCE MARK LIST

[0074] 1 Habitat 2 Absorption volume 3 Absorption body 4 Filling material 5 Place of use 6 Drainage opening 7 Wall section of 3 8 Wall subsection of 3 9 Bottom section of 3 10 Overflow device 11 Connection means 12 Mounting interface 13 Building structure 14 Building body 15 Connecting element of 14 16 Connecting means of 3 17 (Disc-like) wall 18 Top opening of 10 19 Center 20 Height of 13 21 Length of 7 22 Width of 7 23 Height of 7 24 Height of 9 25 Bottom 26 First layer 27 Second layer 28 Third layer

Claims

1. Habitat (1) for reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of invertebrates, comprising a portable receiving body (3) defining a receiving volume (2), wherein the habitat (1) comprises a filling material (4) and, in the intended use of the habitat (1), is included in the receiving volume (2) at least in sections, in particular completely, the filling material (4), wherein the receiving body (3) is set up to be transported from a place of production to a place of use (5) in the state filled with fillingmaterial (4), wherein the receiving body (3) is set up to enclose the receiving volume (2) fluid tightly so that at least temporarily a liquid in the receiving volume (2) of the receiving body (3) is receptive,wherein the receiving body (3) has a base area of at least 1.5 m2 and d it receiving body (3) is such that its own weight as well as the in its receiving volume (2) absorbed filling material (4) to bear, so that during a lifting of the receiving body it is non-destructivelymovable , wherein the receiving body (3) comprises a wall portion (7) for at least sectional formation of the receiving volume (2), and at least one wall portion (8) movable or detachable is connected to at least one further wall portion (7) and / or a floor portion (9) of the receiving body (3), characterized in that zur formation of a lockable outlet opening (6) of the wall portion (8) is formed as a flap or as a detachable wall portion (8).

2. Habitat (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving body (3) has a lockable drain opening (6), which enables an at least predominant, preferably a complete, draining of a liquid absorbed in the receiving volume (2) of the receiving body (3).

3. Habitat (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving body (3) has an overflow device (10) which is set up to discharge the liquid exceeding a predefined volume, absorbed in the receiving volume (2), in particular the overflow device (10) with respect to the predefined volume of the liquid to be discharged via it is changeable.

4. Habitat (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving body (3) is formed at least in sections, in particular completely, of metal, preferably at least in sections, in particular of aluminum or steel.

5. Habitat (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving body (3) comprises at least one connecting means (11) as an interface to the connection with a lifting device, in particular a lifting device of a lifting device, to lift and / or move the receiving body (3) by means of the connecting means (11) in connection with the lifting device or with the lifting device.

6. Habitat (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving body (3) has a, in particular square, base area of at least 2.5 m2, preferably of at least 6.0 m2, particularly preferably of at least 7.0 m2.

7. Habitat (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving body (3) has at least one mounting interface (12) for connection with a building structure (13) extending vertically in the intended use of the receiving body (3), preferably the building structure (13) with the mounting interface (12) is positively connected or connectable.

8. Habitat (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the filler material (4) absorbed in the receiving volume (2) comprises at least partially, preferably at least to 10 wt .-%, particularly preferably at least to 20 wt .-%, most preferably at least to 35 wt .-%, further preferably at least to 50 wt .-%, a material of clay slate, in particular of porlith.

9. Habitat (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the filling material (4) absorbed in the receiving volume (2) is at least - has a first layer (26) which has a liquid absorption capacity of at least 8 I / m2, preferably of at least 10 I / m2, particularly preferably of at least 11 I / m2, most preferably of at least 12 I / m2 and / or a liquid discharge capability at a gradient of 2 % of at least 1.0 I / (s*m), preferably of at least 1.3 I / (s*m), particularly preferably of at least 1.4 I / (s*m), most preferably of at least 1.5 I / (s*m), and / or - has a third layer (28) containing at least partial clay slate, in particular porlith, and / or - has a first layer (26) which has a liquid absorption capacity of at least 8 I / m2, preferably of at least 10 I / m2, particularly preferably of at least 11 I / m2, most preferably of at least 12 I / m2 and / or a liquid discharge capability at a slope of 2 % of at least 1.0 I / (s*m), preferably of at least 1.3 I / (s*m), particularly preferably of at least 1.4 I / (s*m), most preferably of at least 1.5 I / (s*m), and has a third layer (28) which contains at least partial clay slate, in particular porlith, and has a second layer (27) which is arranged between the first layer (26) and the third layer (28) and separates them from each other.

10. Method for the settlement and / or relocation of reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of the invertebrates comprising a placement of a habitat (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, at a place of use (5), wherein the habitat (1) comprises a receiving volume (2) formed by a receiving body (3), in which at least partially, in particular completely, a filling material (4) is absorbed and the receiving body (3) filled with the filling material (4) forms a habitat adapted to the natural circumstances and / or needs of the reptiles and / or amphibians and / or species of the invertebrates.

11. The method of claim 10, characterized by filling the absorption volume (2) of the habitat (1) with a liquid such that the absorption volume (2) is at least partially, preferably predominantly, particularly preferably completely, filled with the liquid.

12. The method of claim 10 or 11, characterized by closing a lockable drain opening (6) of the receiving body (3) before filling the receiving volume (2) of the habitat (1) with the liquid, preferably filling the receiving volume (2) of the habitat (1) after placing the habitat (1) at the place of use (5).

13. Method according to any one of claims 10 to 11, characterized by the method steps - placing the receiving body (3) filled with a filling material (4) at a first place of use; - filling the receiving volume (2) of the receiving body (3) located at the first place of use with a liquid, in particular water; - Relocation of the receiving body (3) filled with the filling material (4) from the first place of use to a second place of use separated from the first place of use, after draining the liquid in the receiving volume (2).