Dead calf discovered in Schluchsee

Dead calf discovered in Schluchsee

dead calf found in Schluchsee - investigations run

In the municipality of Schluchsee in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, a dead calf was recently discovered. This find has caused a sensation and concern in the Region and is now being investigated more genetically.

On July 20, 2013, the forestry and research institute in Freiburg (FVA) was reported to a dead calf that was found in the municipality of Schluchsee. In order to clarify the circumstances of the incident, FVA experts and a network person who examine the situation. For further analysis, genetic samples are sent from the dead calf to the Senckenberg Center for wildlife genetics.

So far it is still unclear whether a wolf was involved in the incident or not. The definitive result of the genetic studies is still pending and is eagerly awaited.

The fact that Schluchsee is in the WOLFSPRASIENCH SHOCKWALD is particularly interesting. This information is relevance, since there were increased wolf views in the region in the past and there is therefore increased precautionary measures. The livestock associations and the wildlife officers of the area were informed about the find of the dead veal. If someone has suspected moments or an observation that could indicate a wolf, he should report this immediately to the forestry and research institution in Freiburg. The contact details are: info@wildtierenmonitoring.de or phone 0761 4018-274.

Against the background of the growing wolf population in Baden-Württemberg and the increasing interaction between man and wolf, it is of great importance to examine such incidents comprehensively. For some time now, the federal state has been in the increasing population of wolves, which leads to conflicts between farmers and conservationists. The exact knowledge of the population and the understanding of their behavior are crucial in order to ensure the protection of farm animals and species protection.

At the moment, the investigations on the dead calf in Schluchsee are still ongoing, and one hopes to be able to gain further knowledge about the background of the incident through the genetic analyzes. The results are eagerly awaited and could provide important information for the future handling of wolf.