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Panther tortoises are often poached in South Africa, and when they are rescued, their origins are usually unclear. A Dresden researcher is using DNA to track illegal wildlife trade – and help 27 animals return to the wild.

How animal movements influence the survival of entire species

A new road cuts through the habitat of endangered tapirs. Will the population survive? Researchers from CASUS in Görlitz have developed a new model with Brazilian colleagues that can answer such questions. For the first time, it links the movement patterns of individual animals with the dynamics of entire populations - an important step for species conservation. | more

Can animals think and feel?

Do animals have feelings? Do they think like us? Researchers from Leipzig University and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology surveyed over 1,000 children and adults from 15 countries. The surprising result shows that people around the world think similarly about animals. But this view has direct consequences for animal welfare. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

42 field hamsters start a new life in the wild

More than 40 field hamsters bred in Leipzig were nursed back to health in Halle and have now been released into the wild in northern Saxony. The project is thus entering a new round - and aims to save a species that has almost disappeared. | more

Endangered hamsters return to Saxony's fields

The next round of reintroductions for the endangered field hamster is underway in Saxony. The aim is to maintain stable populations - and to benefit the entire cultural landscape. | more

Infected lynx Alva will not be captured after all

After a female lynx was released into the wild, an infection with a potentially fatal virus was detected. Alva was to be captured for a check-up - but now she is being left alone. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

"Feline leukemia" - lynx Alva to be captured

It was only after the female lynx was released into the wild that an infection with the virus, which is fatal in the worst case, was detected. Now a health check is to clarify her infection status. Time is of the essence. | more

Lynx Anton hit and killed in the Westerzgebirge mountains

Anton the lynx, who was released into the wild in the Westerzgebirge at the end of August, is dead. He was probably hit by a truck. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Minister Günther: Wolf protection has not been dropped

The protection status of wolves has been a contentious issue within the Saxon coalition over the past five years. This has not changed in the home straight. | more

BUND takes successful stock of wildcat project

The European wildcat was long thought to be extinct in Saxony. The fascinating animals are now reappearing in several regions. It is now hoped that the population will increase. | more

Gänsehaut im ELBEPARK: Die Bergteufel sind zurück!

Mystischer Nebel, eindrucksvolle Masken und donnernde Glocken: Am 14. November wird ein Besuch im ELBEPARK Dresden zum schaurig-schönen Familienerlebnis. Zur 2. Bergteufelparade warten kreative Mitmachaktionen und unvergessliche Fotomomente. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more

Successful field hamster project at Leipzig Zoo lays the foundation for species conservation

Field hamsters have been virtually undetectable in Saxony since 2020. A breeding program is underway at Leipzig Zoo. | more

Lynx kills goat in the Westerzgebirge: animal owners urged to exercise caution

Anton the lynx was released into the wild near Eibenstock at the end of August. Now he has attacked two goats. | more

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Lynx Anton is hesitant to explore his new home

All beginnings are difficult. This also applies to Anton the lynx, who has now been released into the wild near Eibenstock. He spends most of his time where he was released from his transport box into the wild. | more

Lynx Anton released into the wild in the Westerzgebirge

Saxony has been reintroducing lynx this year. Two males and two females are already living in the western Ore Mountains. With Anton, there are now reinforcements in the forest near Eibenstock. | more

Der richtige Verkaufspreis beginnt mit regionaler Marktkenntnis

Wer sein Haus oder seine Wohnung verkauft, gibt ein Stück Lebensgeschichte weiter. Umso wichtiger sind Menschen, die zuhören, den Markt kennen und jeden Schritt begleiten. Immotiger verbindet 28 Jahre Erfahrung mit regionaler Marktkenntnis und persönlicher Betreuung. | more

Field hamster offspring spotted in northern Saxony

Field hamsters have been released into the wild as part of a species conservation project and offspring have now been spotted for the first time. | more

Monkey heat at the showdown: New orangutan house opens at Dresden Zoo

The new orangutan house at Dresden Zoo, the largest investment in the zoo's history, was opened on Tuesday. | more

Alle erwarten Stärke von Ihnen. Doch wer stärkt eigentlich Sie?

Entscheidungen treffen, Mitarbeitenden Sicherheit geben, das Unternehmen auf Kurs halten: Wer führt, trägt viel Verantwortung. Doch was passiert, wenn die eigene Kraft schwindet? Die Dresdner Diplom-Psychologin Anne Pietag begleitet Unternehmer und Führungskräfte dabei, innere Stabilität zu entwickeln – und unter Druck klarer zu handeln. | more

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. | more

Failure of the authorities to protect nature after gravel extraction near Ottendorf-Okrilla

One year after a piece of forest near Ottendorf-Okrilla was cleared for gravel extraction, Left Party politician Antonia Mertsching has accused the authorities of serious negligence. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

BUND project combines rainwater retention and species protection

The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) wants to better combine rainwater retention with species protection | more

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