Gold jackal in Styria: a secret return of the animals

Von WOM

In recent years, an animal sensation has spread in Styria: the gold jackal, a relative of the wolf, has now been available nationwide. It is particularly noteworthy that over 105 clear evidence of this kind has been raised by monitoring since 2022. This is done by the support of Styrian hunters who document wild camera photos and crack reports. In addition, genetics samples are also analyzed in cooperation with the University of Graz.

The gold jackal, whose scientific name is Canis Aureus, spreads from the Balkans and has proven to be extremely adaptable. These animals feed not only on fruits, but also on sheep and fawns. In Austria, twelve sheep of gold jackals were demonstrably torn in Austria, while 35 others were reported missing. These problems of sheep breeders are the focus of the hunting authorities.

documentation and sightings

A remarkable development lies in the recent sightings in the Hartberg-Fürstenfeld district, where an entire gold jackal family was recently photographed by a hunter. There are also numerous indications of the existence of the gold jackals in the Germanysberg district, as acoustic perceptions and photos of wild cameras show. District hunter Johann Silberschneider informed that the spread of the spread of this kind takes place in close cooperation with neighboring countries in order to enable a large -scale observation.

Since 2022, 112 evidence has already been documented via photo traps and DNA analyzes, which indicates the successful establishment and reproduction of this game. The latest reports prove the increasing number of sightings, including a pack with five members, which was discovered in Hartberg-Fürstenfeld.

The examination of the stomach contents of an accident provides additional information about the diet of the gold jackal in the region. They chased as efficient predators in the pack, which may have an impact on other animal species. Therefore, a targeted hunting in sensitive habitats is considered to regulate local overpopulations and to maintain biodiversity, as Silberschneider emphasizes.

The gold jackal is classified according to Appendix V of the EU FFH directive. With a stable population in Styria, national regulations for hunting can be implemented, taking into account health aspects and any species worth protecting. The hunting period for gold jackals was determined between October 1 and March 15. A total of 86 copies have been killed since 2020, and the tendency is rising.

The hunters are also asked for support: sightings or other information by the population should be passed on to the responsible hunting offices in order to be able to collect well -founded information about the distribution. To learn more about the current situation and background of this development, Read the article at www.meinbeinbezirk.at .