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Czech wildlife rescue and conservation efforts

Overview

Wildlife rescue operations in the Czech Republic are managing significant volumes of injured and distressed fauna, often driven by environmental factors and human infrastructure.

In southern Moravia, the Rajhrad Wildlife Rescue Station marked 25 years of service, noting that it rescues nearly 800 animals annually, including birds of prey, mammals, and reptiles. The station manages a high volume of daily calls and must adapt its routines to handle heat waves.

Broader rescue efforts, such as those at the Pasíčka Rescue Station, report treating approximately 3,000 animals each year. These facilities face increasing challenges from extreme heat, which affects young animals, and the persistent threat of ‘death poles’—high-voltage power lines that pose an electrocution risk to various bird species. To combat these issues, the ČEZ Foundation has provided 1 million CZK to modernize the Pasíčka facility, allowing for the construction of new multifunctional aviaries for the rehabilitation of birds and mammals.

Entities

Jaroslav Sedláček · Pavel Křížek · National Museum · ČEZ Foundation · Pasíčka Rescue Station

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Wildlife rescue efforts address human impact on Czech fauna

    The Pasíčka Rescue Station in the Czech Republic is rehabilitating wildlife, including 14 birds of prey, while experts warn of the ongoing danger high-voltage power lines pose to local bird populations.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rajhrad Wildlife Rescue Station Celebrates 25 Years of Service

    Rajhrad’s wildlife rescue station, led by Jaroslav Sedláček, celebrates 25 years, handling 20‑50 daily calls and rescuing nearly 800 animals last year, including a three‑legged deer.

Sources

chrudimsky.denik.cz · pribramsky.denik.cz