Snakes in front of the zoo: Berlin fights against mouth and claw disease!

Snakes in front of the zoo: Berlin fights against mouth and claw disease!

Berlin experiences an alarming situation: the zoo and the zoo are temporarily closed due to a far-reaching outbreak of the mouth and claw disease (MKS). The zoo has not been open since January 11th after the high -contingent viral disease was found in a water buffalo in Hönow, Brandenburg. This is the first confirmed case in Germany since 1988, which makes the danger situation all the more dramatic. Despite the closure, many people are still drawn to the zoo, since the aquarium is still open to visitors, such as

The two animal husbandry facilities are closed as a precaution to prevent further spread of the virus. According to the zoo and animal park director Andreas Knieriem, an outbreak within the facilities could have catastrophic consequences for the animals. The authorities have introduced strict hygiene rules to protect the endangered species such as deer, goats, sheep and giraffes. Veterinarians have already carried out tests in a random test to check the health of the animals, whereby the results are expected in the coming week. A planned transport of bisers for release in the Caucasus had to be canceled on the basis of the situation, according to the detailed information from the Zeitung .

With this dramatic situation, it becomes clear that the animal world in Berlin is currently under serious threat. The MKS is a great danger for the banks there, although it is not transferable to humans. It is all the more honest to endeavor to control the situation and to avoid a greater risk of propagation. While the Berliners hope for an early reopening, the aquarium remains the only way to experience animal diversity.

Berlin Live