Puma viewing at the Geiseltalsee: Video raises new questions!
Puma viewing at the Geiseltalsee: Video raises new questions!
At the weekend, a video caused excitement that allegedly shows a puma at the Geiseltalsee in Saxony-Anhalt. The sighting was filmed by a walker and spread like a running fire on the Internet, but the quality of the material left many questions open. Pirsch.de reports that after a detailed analysis, experts are not sure whether it is actually a puma. In particular, a second video that was later submitted shows the animal from a different perspective and seems to indicate that it is smaller than first assumed.
The responsible authorities, including the fire brigade and the police, have now combed the region through drones and helicopters to find the animal. An expert from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg works closely with the district's hunters to assess the situation. In order to protect the population, the residents were informed about the Warn apps Katwarn and Nina: "Never approach the animal!" A dangerous encounter is avoided, should it actually be a puma, as political speaker Patrick Müller warns of the animal welfare organization AAP. Pumas can make big prey and pose a risk for people if they are hungry or feel threatened.
The unclear identity of the animal
So far, residents have reported at least five further sightings, although the exact type of animal remains uncertain. According to estimates by the city of Braunsbedra, it could be 80 percent of a puma, but this remains unoccupied until further notice. The authorities plan to further examine the incoming videos and report to clarify the identity of the animal. Even if the district reduces the search due to new knowledge, the risk of the population is not to be underestimated.About the possible origin of the animal there are different speculations. Experts suspect that it could be a runaway puma from a private zoo or a circus. In fact, the attitude of exotic animals such as big cats is legally unproblematic in Germany, which many animal rights activists get. Echo24.de reports that only 33 animal species are safe nationwide and the trade is booming with exotic animals.
a risk for humans and animals
animal rights activists warn that the attitude of such animals often leads to non -identical living conditions and that zoo pedagogical knowledge of the special needs is missing. This can bring considerable dangers for both animals and for the people who live near them. While dog and cat are among the most popular pets, dealing with wild predators is of nature risky. Patrick Müller from AAP recommends keeping disturbed citizens from keeping and taking the warnings of the authorities seriously.
Overall, the situation on the Geiseltalsee is an impressive example of the risks connected to the exotic animals' exoticism and shows that a little caution is attached when such animals are seen nearby.
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