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Investigating conservation performance payments alongside human–wildlife conflicts: The Swedish lynx and wolverine protection policies

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Conservation performance payments are becoming an increasingly popular instrument to tackle human–wildlife conflicts. In Sweden, Sámi communities practicing reindeer husbandry receive performance payments as compensation for reindeer losses caused by lynxes and wolverines.
Josef Kaiser, Thomas Hahn, Tobias Krueger, Dagmar Haase   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of variation in reproductive parameters in Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) [PDF]

Acta Theriologica, 2011
Detailed knowledge of the variation in demographic rates is central for our ability to understand the evolution of life history strategies and population dynamics, and to plan for the conservation of endangered species. We studied variation in reproductive output of 61 radio-collared Eurasian lynx females in four Scandinavian study sites spanning a ...
Nilsen, Erlend B., Linnell, John D. C., Odden, John, Samelius, Gustaf, Andrén, Henrik   +4 more
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From conflict to conservation: Understanding public attitudes of hunters and conservationists toward Carpathian lynx (Lynx lynx carpathicus) in Slovakia

Conservation Science and Practice
Public perception of large carnivores is heterogeneous and contrasting attitudes of various stakeholder groups may create barriers to effective management. The most prominent disparities occur between hunters and conservationists.
Peter Smolko, Jakub Kubala, Peter Klinga, Tibor Lebocký, Rudolf Kropil, Ján Zbranek, Tomáš Iľko, Branislav Tám, Marek Svitok   +8 more
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Features of eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx L.) in Croatia [PDF]

, 2010
Ris spada u porodicu mačaka čiji su se članovi najviše specijalizirali od svih mesojedih sisavaca. Ris je mačka koja u mitologiji predstavlja lukavu, tajanstvenu životinju, čuvara šumskih tajni, koji sve vidi bez da bude viđen.
Starčević, Marija
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More pumas (Puma concolor) does not change perceptions: The mismatched response of ranchers to the presence of a top carnivore

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Human‐wildlife conflicts (HWCs) are one of the most critical conservation challenges worldwide. Large carnivores are frequently at the centre of these conflicts because of the perceived and real threats they pose to livestock and human safety.
Esperanza C. Iranzo, Omar Ohrens, Cristina Mata, Juan Traba, Pablo Acebes, Benito A. González, Fernando R. Tortato, Rafael Hoogesteijn, Dania Goic, L. Mark Elbroch, Juan E. Malo   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application to Natural England for the trial reintroduction of lynx to England [PDF]

, 2015
England contains extensive areas of beautiful and wild natural landscapes of which the English public are justifiably proud. A highly controlled and scientific trial reintroduction of Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) (herein referred to as lynx) to a ...
Convery, Ian, Eagle, Adam, O'Donoghue, Paul, Piper, Steve, Smith, Darrell, van Maanen, Erwin, White, Chris   +6 more
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Lynx Mission Concept Status [PDF]

, 2017
Lynx is a concept under study for prioritization in the 2020 Astrophysics Decadal Survey. Providing orders of magnitude increase in sensitivity over Chandra, Lynx will examine the first black holes and their galaxies, map the large-scale structure and ...
Allured, Ryan, Bandler, Simon R., Basso, Stefano, Bautz, Marshall W., Baysinger, Michael F., Biskach, Michael P., Boswell, Tyrone M., Capizzo, Peter D., Chan, Kai-Wing, Civitani, Marta M., Cohen, Lester M., Cotroneo, Vincenzo, Davis, Jacqueline M., DeRoo, Casey T., DiPirro, Michael J., Dominguez, Alexandra, Fabisinski, Leo L., Falcone, Abraham D., Figueroa-Feliciano, Enectali, Garcia, Jay C., Gaskin, Jessica A., Gelmis, Karen E., Heilmann, Ralf K., Hopkins, Randall C., Jackson, Thomas, Kilaru, Kiranmayee, Kraft, Ralph P., Liu, Tianning, McCarley, Kevin S., McClelland, Ryan S., McEntaffer, Randall L., Mulqueen, John A., Oezel, Feryal, Pareschi, Giovanni, Reid, Paul B., Riveros, Raul E., Rodriguez, Mitchell A., Rowe, Justin W., Saha, Timo T., Schattenburg, Mark L., Schnell, Andrew R., Schwartz, Daniel A., Solly, Peter M., Suggs, Robert M., Sutherlin, Steven G., Swartz, Douglas A., Trolier-McKinstry, Susan, Tutt, James H., Vikhlinin, Alexey, Walker, Julian, Yoon, Wonsik, Zhang, William W.   +51 more
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The role of trust in wildlife damage response systems: One step towards coexistence between livestock farming and large carnivores?

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wildlife damage to livestock and crops is the primary cause of conflict and a major barrier to human–wildlife coexistence across Europe and beyond. Data on such damages play a key role in understanding and shaping these conflicts. Policy responses have emphasised prevention and compensation to support extensive husbandry practices; however ...
Katrina Marsden, Marion Jay, Albin Blaschka, Kari Langöen, Yorgos Mertzanis, Tasos Hovardas, Valeria Salvatori, Laura Schwarz, Liam Singer, Xenia Wietlisbach   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of the suitability for ecotourism in Beira Baixa region using a spatial decision support system based on a geographical information system

Regional Science Policy &Practice, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Ecotourism can contribute to the conservation of environmental values, as well as to the development of positive synergies between agents in the tourism sector, tourists and the local population. The growing interest in tourism offers with low environmental impact, which support the local economy, translates into a competitive advantage for ...
Luís Quinta‐Nova, Dora Ferreira
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Papillomatosis in Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) [PDF]

Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 2007
We observed 11 cases of oral papillomatosis among 48 free-ranging Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) that had been shipped to Colorado for translocation purposes. Lesions were 1-3 mm, multifocal, nonpigmented sessile masses and occurred on the ventral lingual surface. Adverse clinical signs were not observed.
Lisa L, Wolfe, Terry R, Spraker
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