Lynx population saved from extinction thanks to Life Lynx project

Ljubljana, 20 March - In the nearly seven years of the Life Lynx project, the lynx in Slovenia has been saved from extinction, as a small population of some 20 adult animals mated among themselves. The lynx population now numbers around 50 adult animals, which bodes well for the future of the species in the Slovenian Alps and the Dinaric Alps.

Stari Trg pri Ložu Lynx released into the forests below Mt Snežnik, south Slovenia, in 2022. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA File photo

Stari Trg pri Ložu
Lynx released into the forests below Mt Snežnik, south Slovenia, in 2022.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
File photo

Loški Potok Logo of LIFE Lynx project. Photo: Aljoša Rehar/STA File photo

Loški Potok
Logo of LIFE Lynx project.
Photo: Aljoša Rehar/STA
File photo

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