salt lick

• Bloc de sel, souvent enrichi en minéraux, placé dans les pâturages ou les champs pour le bétail tel que les bovins, les chevaux ou les cerfs, afin qu'ils le lèchent et reçoivent les nutriments nécessaires. Peut aussi désigner un gisement de sel naturel visité par les animaux.

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.

   Pierre à sel / bloc de sel pour animaux

   • 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.

   Pierre à sel naturelle

   • 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.