Domestic animal husbandry: notification – specially protected species
Anyone who keeps vertebrates of specially protected species as pets must report arrivals and exits from the beginning of the keeping.
The specially protected species include, for example, monkeys, parrots, tortoises and giant snakes, but also various lizard species such as day geckos and chameleons. In addition, all European bird species are included.
Further information on specially protected animal and plant species in accordance with the Ordinance on the Protection of Wild Animal and Plant Species (BArtSchV):
The responsibility lies with the Lower Saxony State Agency for Water Management, Coastal and Nature Conservation (NLWKN).
Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.
Fees may apply. Please contact the relevant authority.
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.
Notifications may be made in writing or by fax.
Information on whether certain species have been designated as specially protected can be found on the website of the Scientific Information System for International Species Conservation (WISIA):
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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
