Exotic animals threaten Leipzig's waters: alarm in Probstheida!
Exotic animals threaten Leipzig's waters: alarm in Probstheida!
Leipzig's waters are increasingly making a name for themselves, because more and more exotic animals can be discovered there. Koi carps and sunbars who have already gained a foothold in many waters of the city are particularly striking. These animal newcomers not only bring color and diversity, but also ecological challenges. According to Tag24 so far, above all for the occurrence of letters-decorations in the Froscheiche and Elder-flood bed known, however, exotic animals such as koi carps and sunbars were also spotted in Probstheida.
The city has the challenge of documenting exotic species in its waters, but there is no extensive information about the species -specific occurrence, especially in Probstheida. Only once did it to catch an exposed jewelry turtle. Exotic pets that are released into nature are a risk of domestic ecosystems. In order to curb the spread of invasive animal species such as Sonnenbarschen, water is drained in individual cases. These have been part of the species that have been considered to be invasively in Europe since 2019 and thus displace domestic fish populations.
The problem invasive species
The reasons for the spread of invasive species are diverse, such as pro wildlife . Worldwide goods traffic, long -distance trips and trade in exotic pets contribute significantly to the spread. This not only leads to the damage to natural ecosystems, but also to health threats for local species and people. In Germany, around 900 neobiota species, i.e. species that survive in foreign areas and reproduce, are currently established. This corresponds to around 1% of the species based in Germany in a total of around 74,000 species. The largest group among the neobiota is the plants followed by animals and mushrooms.
The causes of this increase include the improved transport options that enable animals and plants to overcome natural barriers. While the climatic conditions in Germany have so far been a limitation, climate change could in future disappear, which could further promote the spread of invasive species. Sustainable coping with this challenge is therefore essential to protect the biological diversity and not endanger isolated ecosystems, as the Federal Office for Nature Conservation (BFN) describes ().
The sale of letter-gesture turtles has been prohibited from the EU since 2016 to limit the spread of invasive species. Nevertheless, there are also numerous other animals that come to Germany through exotic trade. The trade in exotic pets has led to import numbers in the six -digit range annually for various reptiles. In addition, there is a risk that diseases and parasites that threaten local animals are also brought in by invasive types. Although the suspension of such animals is punishable, no one has been punished for these acts so far. The city's previous measures to contain invasive species have so far only shown limited successes. The challenges in the relationship between the preservation of the original biodiversity and dealing with the new, invasive species remains a complex and multi -layered task for the city and the responsible authorities. legal framework and measures
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