After the storm: How heavy rain brings wild animals into need

After the storm: How heavy rain brings wild animals into need

The youngest storms in Lower Austria not only had serious consequences for us humans, but also severely affected the domestic fauna. It is a depressing picture that emerges in view of the effects on wild animals that often suffer from extreme weather conditions. The long -lasting heavy rain in particular led to devastating conditions in various regions, whereby reports on the loss of wild animals are also alarming due to the flood

In different areas of the country, wild animals have been found as so -called fall game. Fall game refers to animals that have come to death without external influences, such as by hunters or predators. Martin Schacherl, the district hunter master, noticed that fawn and weak geisen were affected in particular. This situation is different regionally and shows how strongly the change in the weather, in particular the persistent moisture, the habitat and the well -being of the animals.

The causes and measures

The district hunter truck attributed the high number of falls to the days of wet, which was caused by the massive rain. The animals had little opportunity to dry themselves, which led to serious health problems, including respiratory diseases such as pneumonia. These problems also deteriorated due to the previous drought, which significantly affected the food quality.

Although it is currently difficult to estimate how many wild animals were lost, the hunters and wildlife experts are waiting to record the number carefully. This should happen as soon as the water levels are lowered and the areas are accessible again. The disposal of the fall game has top priority, where municipal positions, farms and hunters work together. These measures are crucial to maintain healthy wild stocks and to protect the general wildlife health.

State hunter Josef Pröll commented concerns about the great damage caused by the flood in the habitats. Rehe, wild boar and even small fairymen like hedgehogs are particularly affected, which are significantly restricted in their habitat due to the natural disaster. The hunters are called to observe the stocks and to take suitable measures for Hege and care.

Together for game protection

In addition to the tests of the stocks and the disposal of fall game, the hunters emphasize the importance of respectful behavior in the habitats of wild animals. Pröll particularly appeals to dog owners to keep their animals on a leash in nature in order to avoid additional impairments. This simple measure can make a decisive contribution to offering the wild animals a space in such difficult times in which they can recover.

In order to maintain the wild animal stocks permanently, structural measures are also essential. The hunters and landowners work closely together to secure the diversity of the species in the region. The goal is not only to stabilize the game population, but also to create a diverse habitat that offers wildlife protection. The ongoing projects include creating shrub and tree strips to create retreats to the animals, as well as the designation of wild islands in flood areas. These initiatives are intended to ensure that the animals are not completely uprooted during floods.

This is an important step to promote the game population and strengthen resilience compared to other extreme bets. Rainfall and other extreme weather events represent a major challenge, but this can be mastered by farsighted planning and sustainable nature care. A deeply secured management of natural habitats could increase the adaptability of animal populations to such climatic extreme events.

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