Field hamster released into the wild in Saxony
Since 2020, field hamsters have been virtually undetectable in Saxony. Leipzig Zoo is therefore running a breeding program. Animals have now been released into the wild for the first time.
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Köpping: African swine fever pushed back
African swine fever is on the retreat. According to the Saxon Minister of Health, a "first milestone in the fight against the animal disease" has been reached.
Hoyerswerda Zoo: Two special baby animals born in April
Special animal children at Hoyerswerda Zoo: a spherical armadillo and a tree spiny lizard.
Plague of mosquitoes in Saxony: experts warn of increased incidence of mosquitoes
People in Saxony must be prepared for significantly more mosquitoes this year. Experts warn of a potential increase in the mosquito population and disease transmission.
Number of endangered white-tailed eagles in Saxony continues to rise
The number of endangered white-tailed eagles in Saxony has been increasing for years, especially in Upper Lusatia.
Leipzig leads the way among vets in Saxony
Leipzig has the highest number of vets in Saxony, followed by Dresden and the district of Leipzig.
New riding hall for Moritzburg State Stud to be completed by next summer
The Free State of Bavaria is investing 24 million euros in a modern indoor riding arena with grandstands for the Moritzburg State Stud in order to create the best conditions for horses and people.
Wildcats native to Saxony
For a long time, the European wildcat was thought to be extinct in Saxony. However, the cats have now reappeared in four regions. This gives hope for a further increase in the population.
Animal experiments in Saxony: approval for 138 projects in 2022
In 2022, 138 animal testing projects were approved in Saxony, involving a total of around 122,000 animals. The majority of these were mice, followed by zebrafish.
Four illegal wolf killings registered in Saxony
In the current monitoring year, four illegally killed wolves have been found in Saxony. The LKA and LfULG warn of the number of unreported cases.
Dealing with wolves becomes an election issue
The Isegrim's hide has not yet been killed, but the CDU already has clear ideas on how to proceed with the wolf after the state elections. The prospects for them do not seem rosy. The predator is now becoming an election campaign issue.
Saxony's CDU calls for a reduction in the wolf population
Saxony's CDU is pushing for a reduction in the wolf population in the state. SPD top candidate and Minister of Social Affairs Petra Köpping reacts immediately.
Shell of modern riding hall at Moritzburg State Stud completed
Just under a year and a half after the ground-breaking ceremony, the shell of the modern riding hall at Moritzburg State Stud is complete. Topping-out ceremony in a week's time.
More livestock farms: Plus for bee colonies and poultry
Bee colonies in the garden, breakfast eggs fresh from your own flock of chickens. In Saxony, keeping farm animals is a trend. However, this does not apply equally to all animal species.
Leipzig Zoo releases 70 field hamsters into the wild for the first time
Leipzig Zoo plans to release 70 field hamsters into the wild for the first time in May in order to establish a new Saxon field hamster population. The project is part of a conservation strategy for the endangered animals.
Agra 2024 opens: Focus on the future of agriculture
The future of agriculture is on the minds of farmers and politicians at the Agra 2024 agricultural exhibition, which kicked off in Leipzig on Thursday. "The focus is very much on agriculture right now. This also has a lot to do with the farmers' protests we have seen in recent months," said Saxony's ..
More wolf kills expected at the start of the grazing season
The grazing season begins in Saxony. This also increases the risk of wolf attacks. How can livestock owners protect themselves?
Police warn dog owners about dangerous lures
In Waldenburg in the district of Zwickau, unknown persons have repeatedly laid out dangerous bait for dogs. Two meatballs that were found in a meadow on Friday were probably poison bait, the police announced on Saturday. In another case, a woman had previously found a large amount of mince next to a ..
Mobile stations to bring research work closer
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
Mobile stations to bring research work closer
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
Bearded monkey stolen from Leipzig Zoo - not yet found
A stolen bearded monkey from Leipzig Zoo has not yet been found, the search continues. Bearded monkeys are an endangered species.
Bearded monkey stolen from Leipzig Zoo
15-year-old female bearded monkey named Ruma stolen - zoo director speaks of bad news
Another lynx released into the wild: Trio in the Westerzgebirge
The RELynx Saxony project aims to reintroduce the extinct lynx to the state. The plan is to reintroduce up to 20 animals to the Ore Mountains over the next few years.
Egg production in Saxony in 2023 below the previous year
Saxony's laying hens produce millions of eggs every year. In 2023, however, they were less industrious - but the level was above the national average.
Environmental associations call for careful handling of Easter bonfires
Environmental organizations give tips for environmentally friendly Easter bonfires and warn of the negative effects on animals and the environment.
BUND calls for restructuring of agriculture in Saxony
Fewer farm animals are good for the environment. This is at least true for pigs and cattle. Environmentalists are therefore pushing for a reduction in livestock numbers.
UN award for project to protect the freshwater pearl mussel
A project to breed and release the endangered freshwater pearl mussel into the wild receives a UN award.
Lowest number of pigs and cattle since 1992
The number of pigs and cattle kept on Saxon farms last year was the lowest since 1992. At the end of 2023, around 457,200 pigs and 432,100 cattle were recorded, as the State Statistical Office announced on Monday. This is a new low. In a five-year comparison, the pig population fell by 31.7 percent ..
Only a few outbreaks of bird flu so far
There were only a few outbreaks of avian influenza in Saxony last winter, but the Ministry of Health does not want to give the all-clear. Nationwide, 111 cases of avian influenza have been reported so far this year. They are concentrated on the North and Baltic Sea coasts, the ministry said on Sunda ..
Rothschild giraffe offspring at Leipzig Zoo is named Kiano
The youngest offspring of the Rothschild giraffes in Leipzig is called Kiano, which means joy or whirlwind. His character is described as curious and playful.
Chemnitz Geoffroy's spider monkeys relocated to the Canary Islands
Chemnitz Zoo has said goodbye to its Geoffroy's spider monkeys. Two females of these endangered Central American primates last lived at the zoo, the city announced on Friday. As there were no offspring and the group was getting smaller and smaller, the zoo decided to stop keeping this species. The r ..
Avian influenza also detected at Lake Cospuden near Leipzig
Only a few days ago, avian influenza was detected at Lake Markkleeberg near Leipzig. Now there has been another discovery - very close by.
First lynxes released into the wild in the Ore Mountains
Around 20 lynx are to be released into the wild in Saxony by 2027. The first two animals have now made a start.
WG Wolf presents criteria for shooting "problem wolves"
The wolf is strictly protected in Germany. It has only been native again for a good 30 years, but is spreading rapidly. Livestock farmers are concerned about this, as sheep and goats are also prey.
Avian influenza detected in greylag goose on Lake Markkleeberg
Avian influenza H5N1 was found in a dead greylag goose on Lake Markkleeberg, danger for poultry farmers in the district of Leipzig
Decline in African swine fever in Saxony
The number of cases of African swine fever in Saxony continues to fall. Only one new case was detected in the district of Görlitz last month.
Deadly obstacle for birds at authority defused
After dozens of tits flew into a glass connection at Leipzig's Technical City Hall and died, the situation has now been defused. The owner of the building has had an interim solution installed, a city spokesperson announced on Friday. The glass front has been covered with colorful strips of paper. A ..
Perfect conditions for bark beetles after storm depression
After a storm at the end of last year left damage in the forests of the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains, experts fear further negative effects from the bark beetle. The district announced in Pirna on Wednesday that the dead wood that had been felled served as a suitable breeding ..
Conservationists get in the mood for fire salamander season
Spring makes everything new: this message also applies to numerous animal species. With rising temperatures comes movement in the animal world. This applies not least to amphibians.
38 tits die after flying into glass front
A whole flock of tits flew into a glass connection at Leipzig's Technical City Hall - and died. "We picked up 34 great tits and four blue tits on Sunday. They could no longer be saved after colliding with the glass pane," said Karsten Peterlein, bird expert at Nabu Leipzig on Tuesday.For years, the ..
Record number of breeding storks in Saxony
More and more white storks are breeding in Saxony. Last year, more than 400 breeding pairs were counted, a record. However, experts are still concerned.
Hunters have no problems after the extensive rainfall
Flooded meadows, wet ground: wild boars are happy and so are the hunters. The rainy weather is not currently making hunting in Bavaria any more difficult.
Saxony's bees get the year off to a good start
The bees still have three weeks of calendar winter to get through. Then they will have overcome their biggest threat for the time being: the Varroa mite.
Peak season for lambs: Wolves remain a problem
Saxony's shepherds currently have their hands full at the height of the lambing season. On average, each sheep has one to two young. According to the Saxon Sheep and Goat Breeders' Association, the current price for lamb (live) is between 3.55 and 3.60 euros. However, it could still rise if demand i ..
Police dog tracks down 36-year-old after accident
Police in Bischofswerda have tracked down a 36-year-old man after an accident with the help of a service dog. According to witnesses, the man had crashed his motorcycle into an oncoming car at a traffic circle and then fled, as the Görlitz police announced on Monday.Service dog Ivan picked up the sc ..
Once again fewer slaughterings in Thuringia
Fewer and fewer animals are being slaughtered in the land of bratwurst. Meat production in the state continued to fall in 2023. This continues a trend that has been ongoing for years.
Concern about the high number of amphibians and reptiles at the conservation center
Worrying number of amphibians and reptiles at Nabu's species conservation center in Leiferde.
Animal rights activist honored for torture breeding database
Berlin's former animal welfare officer Diana Plange has been awarded the Lower Saxony Animal Welfare Prize. In 2021, the veterinarian had founded a database on so-called torture breeding. This refers to animals in which body parts or organs are missing, unfit or deformed due to breeding. The QUEN da ..
Lynx hit by car in the district of Northeim
A lynx was hit by a car in the district of Northeim and had to be euthanized.
Climate change threatens the ecosystem in the Wadden Sea Unesco World Heritage Site
The consequences of climate change on land and at sea are increasingly changing the ecosystem in the Wadden Sea. New study shows unprecedented changes.
Sheep farming in Bavaria increases by 4.1 percent compared to the previous year
In Bavaria, 264,000 sheep are currently kept by 2,000 farmers, which corresponds to an increase of 4.1 percent compared to the previous year.
Animal rights activist honored for torture breeding database
Berlin's former animal welfare officer Diana Plange has been awarded the Lower Saxony Animal Welfare Prize. In 2021, the veterinarian had founded a database on so-called torture breeding. This refers to animals in which body parts or organs are missing, unfit or deformed due to breeding. The QUEN da ..
48 cats of the torturous Ukrainian-Levkoy breed rescued in Berlin
The veterinary office in Marzahn-Hellersdorf rescues 48 Ukrainian-Levkoy cats from torturous breeding.
New offspring at Chemnitz Zoo: Four emu chicks hatched
Four emu chicks have hatched at Chemnitz Zoo. Father Heinrich lovingly looks after the offspring.
Authorities search for adders and smooth snakes
Native snake species are increasingly dependent on the protection of their habitats. The Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district office asked the public for support on Monday. Specifically, it is about the rare smooth snake and the adder - the "Reptile of the Year 2024" in Germany. Anyone who spot ..
Sparrows trigger police operation in Hoyerswerda
Multiple sparrows triggered a police operation at a supermarket in Hoyerswerda last night. A security company called the police after a motion detector in the store sounded an alarm, as the officers in Görlitz announced on Monday. On site, the emergency services revealed several sparrows as the "cul ..
Wolves in Saxony: victims of poaching and illegal killings
In Saxony's forests, wolves repeatedly fall victim to poachers. Protecting this strictly protected species is a challenge.
Mulde beavers unusually active: Beech trees threaten to die off
Beavers have severely damaged several copper beeches on the banks of the Zwickauer Mulde in Wechselburg Castle Park. The State Foundation for Nature and the Environment announced on Thursday that the trees, which are up to 200 years old, must now be expected to die and spoke of the "surprising behav ..
Saxon alliance for the protection of the fire salamander
An alliance for the protection of the fire salamander has been formed in Saxony. The aim is to set up a monitoring and early warning system to protect the fire salamander in Saxony, the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district office announced in Pirna on Wednesday. The Dresden University of ..
White Bennett's kangaroo born at Hoyerswerda Zoo
A white Bennett's kangaroo has been born at Hoyerswerda Zoo. The one and a half year old mother named Schneeflöckchen is also an albino. The young animal has spent a lot of time sleeping in its mother's pouch.
Counted, measured, weighed: Hoyerswerda Zoo counts 1251 animals of 121 species
Zoo Hoyerswerda counted 1251 animals of 121 species during the annual inventory. Successful offspring were recorded, but there were also losses.
Giant donkey from Saxony could end up in the Guinness Book
The farm owner Katharina Perutzki is hoping that her giant donkey Fred will be entered in the Guinness Book of Records. "There is currently no bigger donkey in the world," says the proud owner of the "Kuschelfarm" sanctuary in Krostitz, Saxony. The 31-year-old registered her meadow donkey, which mea ..
Increase in the number of hunters in Saxony
The number of hunters in Saxony increased last year. DJV reports that 13,849 people had a hunting license, 294 more than in 2022.
Large number of dangerous dogs burden Saxon animal shelters
The increasing number of dangerous dogs poses challenges for animal shelters in Saxony. Since the coronavirus pandemic, the dog population has risen by 25 percent.
Growing interest in wolves
The wolf is attracting growing interest as a subject of study in Saxony. As the State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and Geology announced in Dresden on Friday, almost 5,800 people took part in events on this topic last year organized by the Wolf Environmental Education Centre in Rietschen ..
Hedgehogs are increasingly in danger in Saxony
Hedgehogs are popular animals. But there are more and more dangers for them. Their habitats are becoming smaller. There is a threat of food shortages because they find fewer insects. Hedgehog associations help injured and sick animals.
Low pollution levels in fish from the Elbe
A study by the State Environment Agency shows that fish from the Elbe are only slightly contaminated with pollutants.
Around 1.9 million visitors to Leipzig Zoo
Leipzig Zoo's popularity with the public rose last year. Around 1.9 million visitors were the third-best annual result to date, the zoo announced. In 2022, 1.87 million guests had been counted.In 2011 and 2012, the zoo had attracted more than two million visitors each year. At that time, a new tropi ..
Police officers rescue injured buzzard in eastern Saxony
Police officers in eastern Saxony rescued an injured buzzard in an animal rescue operation.
Salmon in Saxony return with a delay
Never before have the first salmon returned to Saxony as late as this year. The State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and Geology announced on Friday that it was only on Wednesday that the first impressive salmon was caught during routine monitoring in the Lachsbach stream near Bad Schandau. ..
Czech supermarket chain bans sale of live carp at Christmas
The supermarket chain Billa joins the ban on the sale of live carp in front of its stores.
Hour of the winter birds: Nabu calls for a bird count
The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (Nabu) Saxony has called for the annual bird count. During the nationwide "Winter Bird Hour" from January 5 to 7, birds can be counted for any hour and reported to Nabu.
New female koala feels at home at Leipzig Zoo
The koalas at Leipzig Zoo have recently welcomed a new member to their enclosure. How is the new arrival doing?
Leipzig Zoo raises ticket prices slightly
For the first time in four years, Leipzig Zoo is raising its prices slightly. This is due to rising costs in all areas, the zoo announced on Wednesday. Accordingly, prices will be increased by 1 euro per ticket for children (14 euros) and adults (22 euros) on March 21, 2024. The family ticket will t ..
Leipzig Zoo raises prices
For the first time in four years, Leipzig Zoo is increasing prices by 1 euro per ticket for children and adults and by 4 euros for the family ticket.
Federal states want faster wolf culls from spring
Federal states that are particularly affected want to make it possible to shoot wolves more quickly at the start of the 2024 grazing season with uniform state ordinances. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Environment Minister Till Backhaus (SPD) announced corresponding talks in Münster on Friday. The ..
Thousands of birds at the Leipzig Trade Fair: 127th Lipsia Federal Show and 72nd German Pedigree Pigeon Show
Cages and feed troughs are set up at the Leipzig trade fair to present thousands of birds for show and sale. In addition to the 127th Lipsia Federal Show, the 72nd German Pedigree Pigeon Show will also take place. Professional evaluations of the exhibited animals are planned.
Good honey harvest in Central Germany
The weather this year has been good for the honey bees. Thanks to their eagerness to collect, beekeepers were able to extract more honey than in previous years. However, if you want to buy a jar of German honey, you have to dig a little deeper into your pocket.
Unusual operation of the fire department: drunken coachman brought home with carriage and horse
Fire department brings drunk coachman together with carriage and horse safely home
Mice predation expected in Saxony's forests
The state enterprise Sachsenforst expects significant feeding damage by mice in parts of Saxony in the winter half-year.
Protective fences to ward off African swine fever (ASF) are erected in the district of North Saxony
In the district of North Saxony, protective fences will be erected from the end of next week to ward off African swine fever (ASF). They are intended to prevent the further spread of the animal disease.
Dream weather at the start of the Moritzburg stallion parades
The Moritzburg Stallion Parade can look back on a long history. Every year, the spectacle attracts not only breeders, but thousands of horse fans from home and abroad.
Farmers' association expects growing number of wolf attacks
The Saxon State Farmers Association expects a growing number of wolf attacks on grazing animals. Chief executive Wolfgang Uhlemann justified this on Tuesday with the increased number of pups by about one fifth. "They're getting bigger now and they want to eat. Unfortunately, they don't eat heads of ..
Lion offspring at Leipzig Zoo exploring outdoor enclosure
The four lion cubs born at Leipzig Zoo in early July can now sniff the air of their outdoor enclosure. During their first outings before visiting hours, mother lion Kigali still severely restricted the radius of her cubs and also retreated to the back areas after a short time, zoo director Joerg Jun ..
Wasps in late summer: nature center appeals for understanding
The nature center of the district Bautzen asks for understanding for the activity of the wasps in late summer and gives tips for handling