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New Distribution Map of the Lynx in Central Europe
The SCALP+ Monitoring Report 2021/2022 presents a new distribution map of the Eurasian lynx. This map shows the occurrence and reproductive events of the lynx in eleven Central European countries.


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The Wildcat on the Plateau Vaudois
Since 20 December 2024, two camera traps and a bait stick have been installed at 41 locations in the canton of Vaud. The aim of the survey is to better record and understand the spread of the wildcat in the Swiss Plateau.


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Carnivore Damage Prevention News
The new issue of CDP News (Issue 29) focuses on programmes that connect volunteers and livestock farmers in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland. Two interviews highlight the opinions of the farms, and volunteers share their experiences.


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F259 in the company of a male.
Project Update Winter 2024: Wolves and Cattle
The Wolves and Cattle project aims to deepen scientific knowledge about the relationship between wolves and cattle in order to create a basis for low-conflict coexistence between cattle farmers and predators. In 2024, important activities took place for this purpose: a review and outlook.



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The Lynx in the Central Switzerland East Reference Area
In winter 2023/2024, we carried out photo trap monitoring for the lynx in three reference areas. In addition to the Simme-Saane and Central Switzerland West areas, the Central Switzerland East reference area has now also been analysed for the first time.

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On The Effectiveness Of Shooting Wolves
From September 1, 2024, until January 31, 2025, cantons may regulate wolf populations as a preventive measure, with the approval of the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN). This management approach was first implemented in December 2023 for a two-month period. As the pasturing season has ended, data on livestock predation rates may offer insights into the effectiveness of last winter’s regulation. We explain why it is still too early from a scientific point of view to assess its effectiveness.