Wolf in Geisingen: Killing of a fallow deer veal causes excitement!

Wolf in Geisingen: Killing of a fallow deer veal causes excitement!

In the past few weeks, an alarming development has emerged in the area of Geisingen. A wolf, the surveillance of which has been taking place since the end of July, is suspected of killing wild animals and farm animals. The wolf was first documented by a wildlife camera that became active on July 26th. Later recordings in August confirmed his presence in the region. The current situation has now aroused the interest of the public.

On September 6, the forestry and research institution (FVA) Baden-Württemberg was reported a dead fallow deer calf, which may have been torn by the wolf. Official confirmations of the Ministry of the Environment followed quickly: Genetic studies at the Senckenberg Center for Wildlife genetics meant that the wolf male GW4389M (Haplotype HW02) was identified as the cause. This is the first genetic evidence of this wolf in the region.

The importance of genetic identification

The results of this investigation have strengthened the monitoring of the wolf population in Germany. The ministry found that it is important to clarify the origin of the wolf, although this is not possible at the current time. It remains uncertain whether the wolf will stay in this area in the long term. The municipality of Geisingen is located in the funding area for wolf prevention, which makes the situation even more explosive.

other incidents in the region contribute to concern. In Furtwangen, a wolf is accused of having killed three calves. There are indications here, but the exact circumstances are not yet fully clarified.

In addition to the threat of the wolf, two dead sheep in Donaueschingen were reported on October 2. Here, too, pathological studies are underway to determine whether a wolf could be responsible for this. The Ministry of the Environment has declared that neither confirmation nor an exclusion of a wolf can be given as the cause.

The current situation raises questions about the living together of humans and wildlife in the affected areas. Hunters and farmers are concerned about the security of their farm animals, while environmental authorities emphasize the importance of maintaining ecological balance. The interaction between the protection of wolves and the interests of animal husbandry must continue to be observed carefully. In this context, future developments are of considerable importance, both for species protection and for agriculture.

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