C: Conservation Actions - Life lynx

We are looking for Tris, Lenka and Zois with camera traps in Gorenjska

Maja Sever — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:19:54 +0000

Together with the local hunters we set up 18 camera traps in the area of Jelovica and Pokljuka to find out what is the status of lynxes Tris, Lenka and Zois. Their GPS collars have stopped working in the past few months so we do not know exactly where the lynxes are. All three lynxes were recorded on our camera traps within the last camera trapping survey, but their whereabouts remain unknown since then. Camera traps will show us which of the lynxes are still present within their territories and direct us to choose suitable locations for recaptures. We aim to replace their GPS collars with functional ones, to follow their movement in the future, which will improve our understanding of the establishment of the stepping stone population in the Alps and also enable us to monitor the reproduction, predation, mating and denning behavior of these Alpine lynxes.

Setting the camera with Triglav National Park ranger. (Photo: Tilen Hvala)

Setting the camera trap in Jelovica. (Photo: Aleš Pičulin)

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C.1 Lynx Translocation From Slovakia

lynx — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:09:52 +0000

Live-capture and Translocation of Lynx From the Carpathian Population in Slovakia for Reinforcement of the Dinaric-SE Alpine Population

This action, along with similar action in Romania, is an essential step for the reinforcement process, as it will provide the lynx that will be released in Slovenia and Croatia. In this way, inbreeding depression of the Dinaric population will be reduced, and the population will be saved from extinction.

Live-captures of lynx will be carried out by experienced professionals from Slovakia in cooperation with qualified wildlife veterinarians and colleagues from Slovenia. All trapping devices will be equipped with GSM alarms, so we will be notified immediately when the trap is activated, reducing time animals spend in traps. Captured lynx will be tranquilized and comprehensive medical examinations will be performed in the field by the qualified veterinarian. The handling of the lynx will be done in accordance with all legal requirements and best practice experiences from previous wildlife capturing by the project personnel. Samples will be collected for further veterinary and genetic analyses to optimise the release strategy for a specific animal.

Captured lynx will be transported to the quarantine center in the National Zoo Bojnice. This quarantine center is also used for rehabilitation of injured and orphaned lynx, as well as quarantine of lynx captured within the reintroduction project in Palatinate forest in Germany. The total length of quarantine for each lynx will be determined by the responsible veterinary authorities according to the epidemiological situation. Any manipulation of animals will be performed by experienced professionals with an emphasis on minimizing stress to lynx and human contact. Following the quarantine, lynx will be transported to Slovenia and Croatia. This action will also provide outputs that will be useful for promotional and educational activities.

Project outputs:

Protocol for lynx capture, transport and quarantine in the Slovak Carpathians (EN, pdf)

C.2 Lynx Translocation From Romania

lynx — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:08:43 +0000

Live-capture and Translocation of Lynx From the Carpathian Population in Romania for Reinforcement of the Dinaric-SE Alpine Population

The goal of this action is to capture at least seven lynx from three selected areas in the Romanian Carpathian Mountains and translocate them to Slovenia and Croatia. Implementation of this activity will start at the very beginning of the project in 2017. The first task will be to purchase or manufacture all equipment necessary for lynx capture and transport. We will obtain necessary permits for lynx capture from the competent authorities. We will produce a capture protocol to detail all techniques, methods, and procedures necessary for the safe capture, quarantine, isolation, and transport of lynx to selected reinforcement areas. The capture protocols will help the project team avoid common mistakes that can lead to low capture success and to prevent any injuries to the captured lynx. Lynx capture will be initiated in the areas identified as most promising in action A2. We will use box traps on travel routes or if needed, other legal systems for capture. Local Romanian game managers – hunters will be involved to manage capture micro-sites and to minimize any external threats or risks. Following the quarantine period, lynx will be transported to Slovenia and Croatia.

Project outputs

Protocol for capture, transport and quarantine in the Romanian Carpathians (EN, pdf)

C.2 Lynx Translocation From Romania

lynx — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:08:43 +0000

Live-capture and Translocation of Lynx From the Carpathian Population in Romania for Reinforcement of the Dinaric-SE Alpine Population

Project outputs

Protocol for capture, transport and quarantine in the Romanian Carpathians (EN, pdf)

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C: Conservation Actions - Life lynx

We are looking for Tris, Lenka and Zois with camera traps in Gorenjska

C.1 Lynx Translocation From Slovakia

Live-capture and Translocation of Lynx From the Carpathian Population in Slovakia for Reinforcement of the Dinaric-SE Alpine Population

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