Wild boar Eberhard: Man in court for poaching and threats!

Wild boar Eberhard: Man in court for poaching and threats!

Gelnhausen, Deutschland - A short encounter with nature can end in a legal dispute, as the case of a 62-year-old man from the old district of Gelnhausen, Hesse. The accused was put on trial for hunting and threats after taking care of a wild boar he had found in his garden. According to Pirsch , the man called the newcomer, which he called "Eberhard" by warming it up with a hair dryer and fed with cat milk.

The wild boar quickly developed into a trusting companion who returned to him every morning. But his caring attitude was not without consequences: the veterinary office took measures and took the animal in care because, according to the law, it was not allowed to keep a wild boar without permission and the enclosure was too small.

Legal dispute over poaching

The man had already noticed in the past due to problems with animal husbandry, such as violations of the Animal Welfare Act. At his court appointment, he also tried to photograph employees of the veterinary office, which could only be prevented by the intervention of his son. His statements were particularly explosive that he knew someone who could "bring people out of the track" for 500 euros, as well as the impending final word: "You can see each other again," reports Pirsch .

In the end, the man received a fine of 2,400 euros, which corresponds to 80 daily rates for 30 euros each. He is still dissatisfied with the judgment and asserts his innocence.

poaching in Germany and their consequences

poaching is a serious topic in Germany. According to Land and Forst , hunting rights not only include living animals, but also parts of it-be it a antlers, a horn or even feathers. The illegal appropriation of such parts of the day represents a clear criminal offense. Anyone who deals with these objects in a hunting zone without permission is punishable. It is recommended to leave these objects lie, because the knowing purchase of poisoned animals and their parts can even result in criminal consequences.

An increased focus on illegal wildlife trade shows that the problem is more far more. The WWF calls for active conflict management to counter wildlife crime. Cases of illegal wildlife persecution are increasingly increasing in federal states such as North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria. Birds of prey are also affected, more than 2,200 cases have shown the difficult situation since 2005, according to the report by National Geographic .

The entanglements between humans and wildlife call up an increasing need for solutions to minimize human-animal conflicts. So there is still a lot to protect the beauties of nature and their creatures.