Tag: otters
Regulations regarding the shooting of otters are illegal – Bavaria
Protected otters may not be shot, even in exceptional cases. In a ruling on Tuesday, the Bavarian Administrative Court (BayVGH) determined that a corresponding state regulation from May 2023 is…
Animals: Baby otters settled in well at wildlife station
Animals Otter babies settled in well at wildlife station Harvey and Hazel have settled in well at the wildlife station in Klein Offenseth-Sparrieshoop. photo © Katharina Erdmann/Wildlife and Species Conservation…
Dispute over the otters: Now Hunting Minister Aiwanger is to take over – Bavaria
After the Bavarian Administrative Court (VGH) recently overruled the Free State’s controversial otter regulations, which were intended to enable the shooting of 32 specimens of the strictly protected species in…
USA: Woman is attacked by otters on a river tour
USA “I was covered in blood”: woman is attacked by otters on a river tour and seriously injured Jen Royce’s face and body are covered in multiple wounds after being…
Otters attack surfers – and then stand on the board themselves
California Aggressive otter attacks surfer – then gets on board himself In California, an aggressive otter is causing problems off the coast of Santa Cruz (icon image) © Christian Charisius/dpa…
Bavaria: Judges stop permission to kill otters – Bavaria
The killing of otters in Upper Palatinate fish ponds, which is permitted by special permit, violates applicable law. The Bavarian Administrative Court (VGH) rejected an appeal by the Free State…
How sea otters will help save the US West Coast
California Not only are sea otters super cute — they’re said to be helping save the West Coast Sea otters are cute – and useful © Cavan Images / Imago…
650 otters live in East Bavaria – Bavaria
About 30 years ago the otter was almost extinct in Bavaria. A few of the lightning-fast swimmers and persistent divers were only to be found on the rivers and streams…
650 otters live in East Bavaria – Bavaria
About 30 years ago the otter was almost extinct in Bavaria. A few of the lightning-fast swimmers and persistent divers were only to be found on the rivers and streams…
Fichtelgebirge: pond hosts complain about otters – Bavaria
Many pond owners in the Fichtelgebirge complain about damage caused by otters. This was the result of a survey of the industry, said the Wunsiedel district office. The otter is…