The staff of the Krka National Park at Visovac Lake saved a fawn

The staff of the Krka National Park at Visovac Lake saved a fawn

On the occasion of World Animal Day, which is celebrated on 4 October, we would like to emphasise the importance of protecting wild species and their habitats, as well as the responsible behavior of visitors

A touching example from the Krka National Park occurred at Lake Visovac, where Park employees and Franciscans from the Visovac Island found a frozen fawn, which had most likely escaped from the nearby forest after being frightened by a dog. This event emphasises the importance of responsible behavior by visitors to the Park, especially in terms of keeping dogs on a leash, which is mandatory in the Park precisely to avoid such situations. In this case, due to the carelessness of the owner of the dog, which was not on a leash, the fawn became separated from its mother, but fortunately, thanks to the attention and care of the Park staff, it was saved and returned to its natural environment.

Roe deer are usually seen in the northern parts of the Park, but as their population has increased, they can be seen more often downstream, including the place where this fawn was found, which we are happy about because it indicates that they are adapting well to this area.

The role of nature staff and conservationists in preserving the natural world and protecting endangered species is invaluable. Their daily presence in the field helps to identify and prevent danger that threatens animals and to maintain the natural balance of the ecosystem. This enables timely intervention, such as saving an animal in trouble, but also educating visitors about the importance of preserving nature and coexistence with wildlife. Every life saved is testimony to the dedication of the Park employees, the guardians of our environment.

The Krka National Park also created the Game Protection Programme in order to organise the management of various animal species as well as possible. This programme talks about the optimal models for the management of populations of even-toed woodpeckers, as well as other game species that live in the Park permanently or occasionally, with the necessary monitoring of their presence.

The woods where animals such as the rescued fawn have found their home consist of unique stands of holm oak, black ash, arbutus, erica, downy oak, and oriental hornbeam. These forests, which provide shelter to various animal species, remind us of the fragile balance of nature, which we need to preserve.