False alarm in Rhineland-Palatinate: Crocodile viewing turns out to be a beaver

False alarm in Rhineland-Palatinate: Crocodile viewing turns out to be a beaver

unusual visitors to the victory: A supposed crocodile turns out to be a beaver

The residents of churches in Rhineland-Palatinate recently got upset when a woman alarmed the police after she had supposedly spotted a crocodile in the Sieg. A friend filmed the mysterious animal, which triggered further speculation about the unexpected presence of a reptile in the region.

Experts from the nature conservation authority and the Rhineland-Palatinate beaver center examined the video material carefully and were finally able to give the all-clear. It turned out that it was most likely a beaver that was incorrectly considered a crocodile. This unusual confusion caused relief among the residents and shows how easy misunderstandings can arise when it comes to the wildlife.

- Nag