Warning of vacationers: Feeding of foxes can be dangerous!

Warning of vacationers: Feeding of foxes can be dangerous!

When you think of the resin, pictures of untouched nature and atmospheric cities often come to mind. The region has developed into a popular holiday resort, not only for locals, but also for numerous vacationers from other parts of Germany and beyond. But with the increase in tourists there are also topics that have to be treated sensitively, especially when it comes to dealing with wild animals.

Förster Mathias Aßmann has urged the dangers that brings wild animals feeding, especially foxes. "Feeding in itself may seem harmless for humans, but it can have fatal consequences for the animals," explains Aßmann. On Facebook, a vacationer reported that neighbors in her holiday complex have fed a fox. Such actions have often arisen from compassion, but they unknowingly contribute to a problem.

The risks of feeding

For Foxes itself, feeding may seem advantageous at first, but it harbors serious dangers. Aßmann explains that feeding leads Foxes to lose their natural shyness from people. This changed relationship can have dramatic consequences for the animals. If you are no longer afraid of cars or go into human habitats, increase your risk of suffering accidents. The risk of attacking pets also grows through this narrower bond.

The Wildlife Welt : Although Foxes are generally not a big danger to people, there are health risks that should not be ignored. The fox tapeworm is part of it, while rabies practically no longer a problem in Germany. The behavior of the foxes can change significantly through human influences, which often leads to conflicts.

The role of the foxes in our ecosystem

But what do foxes actually do in our ecosystem? They are natural regulators of rodent populations and play an important role in the food chain. The red fox (vulpes vulpes), the most common type of fox in Europe, shows an amazing adaptability to different habitats, even in urban conditions. In cities you now feel particularly comfortable and find a lavish food supply from waste and vermin, such as rats and mice. These urban foxes have adapted to the human environment and are often less shy than their rural relatives, such as nabu reports.

A well thought -out handling of wild animals is therefore essential. Aßmann advises pet owners to secure their enclosures sufficiently to prevent foxes. So far, there are no critical incidents with foxes in the region, but the situation could change quickly if the respectful distance from these animals is not maintained.

summarized: Foxes are intelligent and adaptable animals that are part of a sensitive ecosystem. Learning how to deal with these wild animals correctly can not only ensure your safety, but also our own. So stay careful and act informed to promote harmonious coexistence of humans and animals.

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