Large black and gray rats with long, bald tails are causing concern at the Maria Magdalena Protestant daycare center in Hamburg's Lurup neighborhood, as parents worry for their children's safety.
Culture
Alert to dog owners: Distemper, a fatal animal disease, has been found in the Landsberg am Lech region. A fox has tested positive for it. The virus can easily spread.
Panorama
Increasing numbers of rats, minks, raccoons, and tiger mosquitoes are creating difficulties in Thuringian urban areas. Their unchecked reproduction and spread are transforming these species into issues.
Travels