Our nation is regarded as a place of anticipation. - Germany Could Be Home to Bears Soon: A Matter of Time
Bear enthusiasts are in eager anticipation ever since Bruno, the problematic bear from the Bavarian Alps in 2006. With no bear sightings in Germany for 170 years, this could mark a significant shift in the animal's presence. Germany was dubbed a 'bear expectation country', making it possible for bears to voluntarily cross the Alps to reside with us.
Germany could soon see an increase in bears entering their territory, backed up by bear expert Bernd Nonnenmacher from the Foundation for Bears and the film "Dangerously Close - When Bears Kill" on Sky and Wow. Nonnenmacher discusses this matter, emphasizing the possibility of bears from Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Croatia venturing into Germany.
"Brown bears have always made their way to Bavaria, with many hibernating there unnoticed," says Nonnenmacher. "However, none of these bears have made Germany their home permanently. But that might not be far off, as they continue to venture over the Alps in search of better living conditions."
Limited food sources triggers migration
Statistics indicate that there are around 60 brown bears in the Alps, demanding a vast habitat area of around 250 square kilometers to feed. If these bears venture into regions with limited food availability like the high Alpine area, their territories expand. In contrast, when bears encounter plentiful resources around Trentino, their territories are smaller.
However, this migration pattern doesn't only extend to bears from Austria and Switzerland. Bears could also make their way to Germany from Slovakia, Slovenia, and Croatia, another potential source of relocation.
Normally, young bears are known to venture into new territories, some even travelling long distances. Nonnenmacher adds, "Bears prefer the shortest route to achieve their goals, making it difficult to predict precisely when bears may arrive in Germany. However, it is likely to happen within a couple of years or perhaps longer."
Embrace the nature of bear migration
Once considered unbelievable, people now concur that bears may one day live in Germany. Nonnenmacher urges the need for a rational perspective on this emotion-driven issue, stating, "As a society, we have moved past the Middle Ages and focus on our survival now. We can provide a chance for these animals to return."
By viewing this development as a testament to nature's resilience, the return of brown bears to Germany holds an element of excitement and awe.
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