The media have picked up a new study from the European Journal of Wildlife Research. In the study, Bryne and colleagues present GPS data from
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Another confirmed observation of Golden Jackal in the Netherlands?
UPDATED 3.7.2018: The sighting of another Golden Jackal in the Netherlands appeared to be a stunt from an advertisement agency. Unfortunately, the clip of
In the news: Denmark plans to build a fence to keep out boar
Another border fence is being planned in Europe – this time in Denmark, and it is to keep out wild boar. The fence will
Tyrolean government also invests in herd protection
The Tyrolean coalition in Austria has published their government programme for the period 2018 to 2023. In this agreement, the coalition confirms that it
Large Carnivore Exhibition opened in Ukraine
We have opened our Large Carnivore coexistence exhibition in Uzhhorod, Ukraine this week. The exhibition covers not only the golden jackal, lynx, bear and
EU: Three common reasons used for killing Large Carnivores in Europe
The European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs, at the request of the PETI Committee, commissioned a study on Large Carnivores
Leopard returns as symbol of Caucasian Wilderness
At the eastern borders of Europe, the Caucasian leopard was common only 100 years ago. But by 1950, the leopard population had dramatically decreased. In
German farmers demand the killing of wild boars because of the African swine fever
The African swine fever is spreading via Western Europe from Russia and the Baltic area for some years already. The viral disease, originally coming
Exclusive interview with a beaver
Thank you for inviting me to your lodge, it is not quite what I expected. Of course, my pleasure! What do you mean, it’s
Wild cat population grows in the Netherlands
The carnivores are making a comeback in Europe, and the wild cat (Felis silvestris) is one of them. A new study in the southern
The negative effect of trophy hunting
There are approximately 11.7 million wild deer in Europe, of which almost 2 million red deer. These high numbers have a big impact on
Exclusive interview with a European Bison
Congratulations, you are the largest mammal in Europe! Yes, thank you! I feel honoured to be the largest, but I also have to admit
Study on impact of fish otters on fish population in Upper Austrian rivers
It has been a discussion between nature conservationists and the fishery industries for two decades. The question whether the fish otter threatens fish populations
Another golden jackal family in Austria?
A few photo-trap pictures revealed two golden jackals (Canis aureus) on camera in the district of Hartberg-Fürstenfeld in Styria, Austria. The local hunter assumes, that three to
Bear management in Slovakia
The population of brown bears in Slovakia is subject to hunting, using an annual quota system. It is a management tool that is helping
Exclusive interview with a wolverine
Its freezing here, couldn’t we meet somewhere warm and sunny? Welcome to my home, I love the cold snowy weather! That is why I
Why wolves became domesticated dogs
Ten thousands of years ago, the wolves’ ancestors used to live in the woods and wilderness across the globe. Some of the ancestors became
Opportunity to volunteer as wildlife biologist in USA
The Willamette National Forest in Oregon/USA will host a volunteer as part of the International Exchange Visitor – Wildlife Biologist Program from March 15
Wolf hybrids, friend or foe?
Hybrids are the result of two different species that mate with each other. Normally, these hybrids are born sterile. That means that these animals
Bear poaching in the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve
The Carpathian Biosphere Reserve in Ukraine is internationally well-known of its large area of old-growth beech forest, which is part of the UNESCO World