Minister Günther: Wolf protection has not been dropped
The protection status of wolves has been a contentious issue within the Saxon coalition over the past five years. This has not changed in the home straight.
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BUND takes successful stock of wildcat project
The European wildcat was long thought to be extinct in Saxony. The fascinating animals are now reappearing in several regions. It is now hoped that the population will increase.
Successful field hamster project at Leipzig Zoo lays the foundation for species conservation
Field hamsters have been virtually undetectable in Saxony since 2020. A breeding program is underway at Leipzig Zoo.
Lynx kills goat in the Westerzgebirge: animal owners urged to exercise caution
Anton the lynx was released into the wild near Eibenstock at the end of August. Now he has attacked two goats.
Lynx Anton is hesitant to explore his new home
All beginnings are difficult. This also applies to Anton the lynx, who has now been released into the wild near Eibenstock. He spends most of his time where he was released from his transport box into the wild.
Lynx Anton released into the wild in the Westerzgebirge
Saxony has been reintroducing lynx this year. Two males and two females are already living in the western Ore Mountains. With Anton, there are now reinforcements in the forest near Eibenstock.
Field hamster offspring spotted in northern Saxony
Field hamsters have been released into the wild as part of a species conservation project and offspring have now been spotted for the first time.
Monkey heat at the showdown: New orangutan house opens at Dresden Zoo
The new orangutan house at Dresden Zoo, the largest investment in the zoo's history, was opened on Tuesday.
Concern about the high number of amphibians and reptiles at the conservation center
Worrying number of amphibians and reptiles at Nabu's species conservation center in Leiferde.
Failure of the authorities to protect nature after gravel extraction near Ottendorf-Okrilla
One year after a piece of forest near Ottendorf-Okrilla was cleared for gravel extraction, Left Party politician Antonia Mertsching has accused the authorities of serious negligence.
BUND project combines rainwater retention and species protection
The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) wants to better combine rainwater retention with species protection