Four saved Otterbabys: New residents of the EGS Haringsee

Four saved Otterbabys: New residents of the EGS Haringsee

In the past few weeks, the owl and bird of prey station (EGS) Haringsee in Lower Austria has been visited by a special group: four orphaned Otterbabys. These young animals have been found in different regions of Austria and are now being raised together. The station plans to soon bring the little animals into a spacious enclosure with ponds in which they can develop better.

Lilly, one of the Otterbabys, was found in Jennersdorf in Burgenland. Fips, on the other hand, was discovered in a pond in the Waldviertel, while Milo was found next to his dead mother in Styria. Motte came from the Freistadt animal shelter in Upper Austria and also found its way to Haringsee. According to a message of four paws, the four Otter are a lively quartet, which, with their playful way, ensures a lot of joy in the station.

lively activities and breaks

Hans Frey, the head of the EGS, reported that the Otterbabys romp and play through their enclosure in their active phases. It is typical of small mammals that they deal intensively and then sleep for hours. This mix of play and calm is crucial for the well -being of the animals and helps them get used to their new environment.

The plan of the EGS is to relieve the Otterbabies back into freedom after their rearing as soon as they are independent. The station already has experience with the rearing of orphaned animals. Exactly two years ago, a small, crying otter in Bad Pirawarth was discovered and brought to the station to be put on.

The inclusion of animals such as the Otterbabys not only represents a challenge, but also a great responsibility for the EGS team. It is important to carefully monitor every phase of growth and development of small animals. The commitment of the employees contributes significantly to the fact that the animals can receive the best possible care and be prepared for a life in the wilderness.

For more information about the owl and bird of prey station and their work with orphaned animals, See the report on noe.orf.at .