salt lick

• Ein Salzblock, oft mit Mineralien, der auf Weiden oder Feldern für Nutztiere wie Rinder, Pferde oder Rehe ausgelegt wird, damit sie daran lecken und so wichtige Nährstoffe erhalten. Kann auch ein natürliches Salzvorkommen bezeichnen, das von Tieren aufgesucht wird.

A block of salt, often containing minerals, placed in pastures or fields for livestock such as cattle, horses, or deer to lick, providing essential nutrients. It can also refer to a natural deposit of salt that animals visit.

1. Mineral block for animalsB1formal

   A block of salt or mineral mixture placed in pastures or fields for livestock and wild animals to lick, providing essential nutrients.

   Salzleckstein für Tiere

   • The farmer placed a salt lick in the field for the cattle.
   • Deer often gather around a salt lick in the forest.
   • A salt lick helps animals get the minerals they need.

2. Natural salt depositB2formal

   A natural deposit of salt that animals visit to lick, often found in caves or rock formations.

   Salzlecke

   • The hikers discovered a natural salt lick in the canyon.
   • Wildlife trails often lead to a salt lick.
   • The ancient salt lick attracted many species of animals.