Some see it as the solution for effective flood protection, others see it as a major threat. The beaver is a polarizing force in Brandenburg. And as the water levels rise, so does the emotionality of the debate. In the past few days, more than 25 animals have been shot.
What has big orange teeth, a flat tail and looks like a waddling, brown-haired lump? That’s right, the next big threat for Brandenburg. At least if you believe people like Hans-Christoph Berndt. The AfD’s top candidate called for a TV discussion In view of the approaching flood, the beavers must be “mercilessly driven away” from Brandenburg.