Brandenburg warns: new signs show respect, wolf area!

Brandenburg warns: new signs show respect, wolf area!

Gusow, Deutschland - "Attention, Wolfs area"

Brandenburg sounds the alarm in front of the wolf!

in Brandenburg, where the wolves can be found most frequently, the population is now drawn attention to possible encounters with these shy but impressive animals with a new warning system. The Seelow-Land office in the Märkisch-Oderland district has decided to set up signs that warn of wolves. These signs, which are labeled with "Attention, wolf area", are still installed on main paths around a forest area in November. A novelty for the region, because the State Environment Agency has so far not published such warnings.

The event for this initiative? A wolf tore a deer in the village of Gusow about a month ago. Robert Schulz, the wolf representative of the office, expressed that it was unusual that a shy animal like the wolf ventures as close to human settlements. The signs should not lead to panic, but should sensitize the citizens and minimize potential dangers for public security. The response to this measure is mostly positive, and Schulz emphasizes that a wolf pack has been based in the region for several years.

wolves nearby - what does that mean?

The discussion about the possible danger from wolves repeatedly causes uncertainty among the population. While direct encounters between humans and wolf are rare, the animals can occasionally cross settlements. The wolves are strictly protected in Germany and must not be hunted, which the situation is also complicated. The Federal Environment Ministry makes it clear that the danger from wolves near humans should not be overrated, but the preparation of the signs shows that the authorities want to take the situation seriously and inform the citizens. Brandenburg remains the state with the highest wolf population in Germany - a fascinating but also challenging interaction between man and nature!