Video Surveillance at Darmstadt’s Luisenplatz Continues as Exotic Animal Ownership rises in Hesse
Darmstadt’s Luisenplatz remains under video surveillance, while a growing trend of exotic animal ownership across Hesse is prompting increased attention from authorities. The surveillance, initially implemented for security purposes, continues as officials monitor public spaces amid a surge in the number of protected and perhaps perilous animals kept by private individuals.
Hesse is experiencing a rise in the ownership of exotic animals, raising concerns about public safety and animal welfare. Regulations require reporting of protected species, and private ownership of dangerous wildlife – including venomous snakes and crocodiles – is prohibited. A recent report by hessenschau.de highlights this trend, emphasizing the need for vigilance and enforcement of existing laws. The video,available at https://www.hessenschau.de/videos/kurzvideos/mehr-exotische-tiere-in-hessen,hessen-mehr-geschuetze-tiere-104.html, details the increasing prevalence of thes animals within the region (00:35 Min.).
