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Rescued Fox Cub Thrives Under Care, Release Planned for Fall

Lotti, a young fox saved from near-freezing waters, is adapting well at a conservation center as preparations for her return to the wild progress.

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Overview

  • Lotti, a four-week-old fox cub, was rescued from a near-freezing pond in Hohen Neuendorf and is now recovering at a wildlife conservation center.
  • Caretaker Dirk Hartung provides round-the-clock care, emphasizing Lotti's need for physical contact due to her separation from her family.
  • The cub shows remarkable adaptability, enjoying car rides and using a litter box, though Hartung stresses she remains a wild animal.
  • Lotti is on a specialized diet of berries and young spruce shoots, with cow's milk strictly avoided to prevent health issues.
  • Plans are in place to release Lotti into the wild this autumn, alongside calls for responsible human interaction with wildlife and leashing dogs in forested areas to protect vulnerable animals.