Name: Will bears disappear from Czech castles?
Uploaded: 2025-05-23T11:19:45+00:00
Channel: Martin Hladík
Description: Visitors can see bears in castle moats across parts of Czechia in Český Krumlov, Točník, and, until recently, Konopiště and Náchod. But the 400-year tradition is increasingly under fire. Critics point to inadequate conditions, while supporters speak of tradition and regular inspections. So, can we expect bears to disappear from Czech castle moats? The National

Photo: Tomáš Černý, Czech Radio

Visitors can see bears in castle moats across parts of Czechia in Český Krumlov, Točník, and, until recently, Konopiště and Náchod. But the 400-year tradition is increasingly under fire. Critics point to inadequate conditions, while supporters speak of tradition and regular inspections. So, can we expect bears to disappear from Czech castle moats?

The National Heritage Institute (NMI) plans to end animal breeding in castles and chateaus by 2030.

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Author: Jakub Ferenčík, Zdeňka Kuchyňová