German town cats are banned from going out until the end of August

Authorities in the southwestern German town of Walldorf have ordered cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, in a plan to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.

The decision was designed to help save the crowned larks, which nest on the ground, making them easy prey for hungry cats.

This bird is characterized by the presence of a small feathery crown on its head somewhat similar to a hat, and it moves in a winter flock, but due to the sharp decline in the numbers of these birds in Western Europe in recent decades, the municipality of Waldorf saw that this decision may contribute to the protection of this species, especially During the short period of its reproduction, she wrote on her website on the means of communication that "the survival of the species depends on the survival of each chick alive, among other things. According to the "SFGate" website.

He stated that the decree, which applies to all cats in the southern part of the city and will be repeated over the next three years, has raised concerns among pet owners.

But the regional daily Rhein-Necker-Zeitung quoted the head of the local animal protection association of his plans to take legal steps to challenge the decision, and quoted him as saying, "I can assure you that we will do everything in our power to stop this disproportionate measure."

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