4825 otters have been caught in pegognaga in 2021. A record was defined by the same councilor for environment and ecology Julia Caramaschi veterinarian. Which also provides the graph of the catches made over the decade 2011-2021, illustrating it thus «In the graph they put a catch comparison, money allocated by the municipal administration of Pegognaga and those allocated by the Town \ Province as a refund commensurate with the number of catches.
These are important numbers that demonstrate the growing commitment in dealing with the problem created by the presence of otters on the territory, for which there is a need for a shared and synergistic plan with the various entities. In recent months we have been working together with other municipalities within the Oltrepò Mantovano Consortium, with the specific intention of carrying out shared projects and actions. We are aware that these are small steps. But we are equally convinced that it is only through synergies and sharing that satisfactory objectives can be pursued ".
It is interesting to note from the graph how the peak of catches recorded in 2021 even exceeds that of 2018 which was 3750 and how over the decade the trend is growing. Problem that requires coordination of interventions not only territorial, but also district, preferably across the province. The operation concerning 2021 for Pegognaga alone cost a total 25.710 € (Mantua One).