The outlier kangaroo in the district of Cuxhaven: survival strategies and tips

The outlier kangaroo in the district of Cuxhaven: survival strategies and tips

Questions & Answers

Stand date: August 11, 2024 .
authors:
Helge Hommers

In the district of Cuxhaven, a runaway kangaroo not only ensures excitement, but also shows the challenges associated with holding exotic animals.

Where was the kangaroo last seen?

The Bennett kangaroo was first discovered by residents in Hemmoor at the end of July and was unabashedly between the front gardens and country roads. Although there are now reports of sightings in Bremervörde, the exact localization remains unclear, and there is no reliable evidence of these reports so far. The police have not yet started an active search due to the situation in which the kangaroo is located.

Why did the animal go out?

The exact origin of the kangaroo is not known, and there is no missing person report. However, the police assume that the animal belongs to a private person who may not have kept it appropriate. In Germany, kangaroos are not subject to reporting, but they have to be accommodated as species -appropriate, which was obviously not the case here.

How endangered is the kangaroo in the wild?

Although the kangaroo is exposed to many dangers, such as vehicles or predators, his chances of survival are quite good, provided that there is a suitable hiding place and enough food. The Serengeti Park boss Fabrizio Sepe emphasizes that this kangaroo type can even survive minus temperatures, which increases the likelihood that the animal will survive in the colder months.

What are the challenges for the police?

The Cuxhaven police are faced with a new situation because it is not commonplace to deal with a run-down kangaroo. The officials have already commissioned animal catching stations and zoos to look for the animal. If it is taken up again, the kangaroo could possibly be accommodated in the Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen, where suitable living conditions were created.

What do you do when you encounter the kangaroo?

In the event of an encounter, it is important to keep calm and not try to capture the kangaroo. Kangaroos are escape animals and tend to flee when it comes to frightening. In the event of an unwanted confrontation, you should be at a distance and inform the police about the sighting.

How could the story end?

If the kangaroo should be captured, it could get the chance of a species-appropriate life in the Serengeti-Park, where there is already a new kangaroo system. This could not only mean a better future for the animal, but also a valuable lesson for the owners of exotic animals in Germany.

Source:
Buten and inner .

This topic in the program:
Bremen one, the Sunday from Bremerhaven, August 11, 2024, 11:40 a.m.