Gold jackal for the first time in Rhineland-Palatinate-what now?

Gold jackal for the first time in Rhineland-Palatinate-what now?

The gold jackal (Canis Aureus), a shy predator and the only jackal type in Europe, causes excitement in Germany. Reports about the first sightings reach the public and create curiosity, but the developments related to this newcomer to the domestic fauna also raise questions. Currently, the first evidence of a gold jackal was documented in the Palatinate Forest in Rhineland-Palatinate using a photo trap, which indicates the progressive spread of this kind that has been moving from South and Southeast Europe to Central Europe since the 1990s. sächsische.de reports that the animal can reach a length of up to one meter and is characterized by its yellowish-gray to reddish fur. However, the uncertainty as to whether the species will be permanently established in this region remains.

Katrin Eder, the Environment Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, emphasizes the importance of appearing the gold jackal and emphasizes that it is a sign of the region's ecological diversity. This type could attack pasture animals, which is why its development is closely observed. Nevertheless, the gold jackal is no danger for people because it is shy and avoids contact. So far there have been only isolated sightings in Germany, often in connection with a partner search. geo.de states that the first views were registered in Brandenburg in 1997 and the goldshakal in all Federal states have been proven, except in Saxony-Anhalt, Rhineland-Palatinate and some others.

The way of life of the gold jackal

gold jackals mostly live in pairs or in small family grinds and are particularly active at night and at dusk. Their food spectrum is diverse and not only includes crops, insects, amphibians and fish, but also small birds and small mammals. In Germany, these animals show little selectively in their diet and, in addition to fruit and berries, also eat larger prey such as newcomers and deer. However, the gourmet habits of the gold jackal can lead to conflicts with farmers, since kills of gold jackals have already been approved after they had torn lambs. wikipedia describes the gold jaitor with an animal with an body length of 80 cm, a weight of 8, a weight of 8, a weight of 8 Up to 15 kg and a shoulder height of 35 to 50 cm. The situation law situation is different; In Germany, the gold jackal is not listed in the hunting species, while it can be hunted in Austria and Switzerland.

The gold jackal, which is located in open landscapes as well as in semi -deserts and rocky areas, seems to be favored by soft winters and the lack of poison baits in Germany, which makes it easier to conquer new habitats. It is estimated that there are between 97,000 and 117,000 gold jackals in Europe, which underlines the importance of this kind for the domestic ecosystem.