Bears in the Black Forest: hibernation and dramatic animal rescues!

Bears in the Black Forest: hibernation and dramatic animal rescues!

In recent weeks, the fates of bears have changed dramatically in various zoos and sanctuaries. That's what she reported Small newspaper that the bear at Salzburg Zoo regularly visits her outdoor area after a hibernation period to enjoy her breakfast. However, things are completely different for Aragon the bear, who at 32 years old is struggling with his joints. Medical care and special medication are intended to help him get fitter again. Hibernation is an interesting biological phenomenon: it is an interrupted hibernation that can adapt flexibly to the environment.

However, the issue of bear protection is not only relevant at Salzburg Zoo. In Bad Rippoldsau, an alternative park is actively working to save bears. The Latest Baden news reported on the challenges facing the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park. Various animals live here that were rescued from precarious conditions. Bernd Nonnenmacher, the park's managing director, explained that bears, lynxes and wolves live in natural enclosures, far away from the cramped conditions in zoos. The team is also planning a new rescue mission for bears from Ukraine next spring.

The stories of bears like Daria, who was rescued from closed zoos, and the special living conditions of lynxes in the park are examples of the institution's commitment. The animal rights activists also highlight how important it is to preserve bears and other wild animals in their natural environment, as many of them are bred for reintroduction projects but often come from poor husbandry. Bears were recently successfully brought to Germany via the Ukraine rescue mission, which underlines the urgency of this task.