Big cat at the Geiseltalsee: puzzle about predator or big cat!

Big cat at the Geiseltalsee: puzzle about predator or big cat!

In the Saalekreis, a suspected big cat causes excitement. After the first video of an unknown animal circulated in Braunsbedra, the district administration gave cautious all -clear. In a current message, it is pointed out that the animal, which emerges from a new video recording, looks smaller than initially assumed. Mayor Steffen Schmitz speculates that it is a larger domestic cat and not a dangerous predator, as initially feared. However, the police and fire brigade called this sighting to search the area around the Geiseltalsee with several drones and a helicopter-but without success, such as MDR reported.

A calf found dead near the Geiseltalsee arouses additional interest. Experts examine whether possible injuries come from a big cat. The police have already checked all regional pet owners and has not found any evidence of an outbreak from zoo pedagogical institutions. The district office suspects that the big cat may have been kept illegal, which has led to a debate about the attitude of dangerous animals in Saxony-Anhalt. The district ensures more security through warnings about the Nina app, which indicates the population not to approach the animal and immediately contact the control center if it is spotted how [Infranken] (https://www.infranken.de/deutschland/puma viewing-geiseltalsee-leipzig-warung-bevoelkung-natur-polize-landkreis-art-6229124) reported.

The challenge of animal husbandry

The incident is also skillful for the legal regulations for the attitude of exotic animals in Germany. In many cases, as in the current example, dangerous animals can escape private handling without the authorities received information. This condition stimulates animal welfare organizations such as PETA and four paws to demand a general ban on private attitude of dangerous animals. PETA has even suspended a reward of 500 euros for references to the holder of the alleged big cat, while experts assume that there is a great, lucrative demand for exotic animals in Germany. Many owners are not about the challenges and dangers associated with the keeping of these animals, according to ZDF.

the Geiseltalsee, as one of the largest artificial lakes in Germany, is not the only place where there are concerns about animals. In Kleinmachnow, near Berlin, a lioness was recently in circulation, which later turned out to be wild boar. Such incidents require a rethink, especially with regard to legislation. There are no special provisions for big cats in many federal states, which also makes the situation complicated. Experts therefore emphasize the need for a reform to combat criminal machinations in the field of trade in exotic animals.

The excitement around the big cat will probably stop for a while. While the police continue to remain aware and collect all information, it remains to be seen whether the citizens can be sure that it is actually only a larger cat. We will continue to pursue the developments.