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| Haller, H. | |
| Zur ™kologie des Luchses _Lynx lynx_ im Verlauf seiner Wiederansiedlung in den Walliser Alpen - Ecology of the lynx (Lynx lynx) during its re-introduction in the Valais, Swiss Alps | |
| 1992 Full Book | |
The former population of the lynx disappeared in the Valais due to persecution during the 19th century; since 1976, however, the species has been recorded again following its secret re-introduction. Between 1985 and 1986 6 lynx were captured, equipped with radio collars and tracked; 840 daily locations and 80 kills provided information on the status of the population, its home range characteristics and its feeding ecology. In the last few years, the spatial behavior of the lynx has changed as a result of changes in the prey populations as the latter adapted to the new predator. As well as showing an improved anti-predator behavior, the population of chamois decrease in the area from approx. 800 to 300-400 animals. This resulted in the need for an enlarged range, and the lynx killed subsequently both, chamois and roe deer. As a consequence, the impact of the lynx on the prey populations diminished considerably. |
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