Greens declare war on the reed cicada
It is tiny and can cause great damage. The reed glasswing cicada is spreading in Germany and is becoming a problem for agriculture.
Sustainability and environmental protection in Saxony
The latest news on climate protection, the environment, sustainability and climate change in Saxony and around the world.
Swine fever restriction zones in Saxony completely lifted
In recent years, Saxony has had to combat two epidemics at the same time - African swine fever in addition to the coronavirus pandemic. An end to the measures for the animal epidemic is now in sight.
Saxony produces slightly more household waste
397 kilograms of waste per capita: Saxony's households throw away more than in the previous year. How much of this is actually residual waste?
Lynx in Thuringia have offspring again
The Thuringian lynx program has had a pregnant success. For the second time this year, offspring have been detected among the big cats. There has also been an increase in Saxony.
Why zoos sometimes feed their own animals
Many zoo visitors are shocked when animals are given clearly recognizable dead animals to eat. Sometimes they come from the zoo's own breeding program. How zoos explain this controversial feeding practice.
Problem bear: More and more raccoons in Saxony too
Almost 27,000 raccoons were shot in Saxony in the current hunting year. The animals are spreading rapidly - with consequences for the local wildlife.
Young wolf shows no fear of humans
Play instinct instead of flight: a young wolf in eastern Saxony is behaving conspicuously. Now it is to be retrained to respect humans.
Leipzig koala cub ventures out of its pouch for the first time
Still nameless, but already courageous: the koala offspring at Leipzig Zoo is cautiously discovering its surroundings. The little one delights the zookeepers with its development.
More salmon return - population remains endangered
After decades, more salmon are returning to Saxony. But the return remains fragile: construction work, heat and low water levels are making life difficult for the fish.
Hairy affair: judges have to rule on beavers
Saxony wants to "deport" unwelcome beavers to France. However, the planned relocation of the rodents is now a case for the Dresden Administrative Court.
Lioness Abaja euthanized at Dresden Zoo
More than ten years ago, the zoo in Dresden unexpectedly had two cubs. Now one of the animals is euthanized at the age of 13; according to the zoo, the lioness was seriously ill.
Bat conference: Targeting the hunters of the night
Germany is home to 25 species of bat, the smallest of which fit into a matchbox. The Saxon Bat Conference in Freiberg will discuss protection concepts.
Wolf population in Saxony remains constant
Saxony is one of the federal states with the highest number of wolves. The wolves are "counted" during monitoring. Now there are new figures.
At least 1,636 wolves live in Germany
The wolf population in Germany is stagnating at a fairly high level. Most of the animals live in Lower Saxony and Brandenburg.
Second copper beech in Pillnitz Palace Park has to be felled
After a tree survey, it is clear that the second old copper beech tree in Pillnitz Castle Park will also be felled. What this means for visitors and the park.
Is the moose coming back to Germany?
Moose are repeatedly spotted in eastern Germany. But are they here to stay? What experts say about the return and habitat of the animals that once lived all over Germany.
8,000 animals killed due to suspected bird flu
After several dead wild birds in Leipzig, a farm has now been hit: the district of Meißen has taken drastic measures due to suspected avian influenza. What owners must now bear in mind.
"Now we have certainty" - Koala baby at Leipzig Zoo
At first it was just a little snout, but now a koala cub at Leipzig Zoo is already sticking its head out of its mother's pouch. But there is one thing it has not yet revealed.
Super moon in the sky - where could it be visible?
A special moon is watching over Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia tonight. It is particularly large and particularly bright. There is only one region where it might be difficult to catch a glimpse.
Animal shelters in Saxony receive higher subsidies
Saxony's animal shelters will receive significantly more financial support in future. Funding will increase to two million euros per year.
Avian flu detected in the district of Leipzig
Bird flu has been detected for the first time in the district of Leipzig. What poultry farmers should now bear in mind and how the veterinary office is reacting.
Avian flu detected in the district of Leipzig
Bird flu has been detected for the first time in the district of Leipzig. What poultry farmers should now bear in mind and how the veterinary office is reacting.
Still no clarity after suspected bird flu cases
The first suspected cases of bird flu have been reported in Saxony for just under a week. However, there is still no certainty.
Wolfs hotline in Saxony switches to answering machine at night
The wolf hotline in Saxony will only be available to a limited extent at night in future. However, direct contact will still be possible in urgent cases.
Walkers find large dead snake in forest near Zwickau
Creepy discovery in a wooded area. Walkers find a snake - it could be a king python.
No clarity yet after suspected bird flu cases
The first suspected cases of bird flu have also been reported in Saxony since the middle of the week. However, there is still no certainty.
Goose farmer Eskildsen: Only vaccination helps against bird flu
More than 500,000 animals have already been killed this year to contain bird flu. The Saxon goose farmer Eskildsen sees only one long-term solution.
Avian flu - first suspected cases in wild birds in Saxony
Even though no farm animals in the state have been affected by avian influenza to date, the ministry urgently recommends compulsory stabling - because the risk is increasing.
Saxony: 240 dead wolves found in 25 years
Traffic, poaching, territorial warfare: 240 dead wolves have been found in Saxony in 25 years. Most of them died in road traffic.