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| Frick, H. | |
| Signs of lynx presence in Liechtenstein: 2005-2009 | |
| 2012 Acta Biologica Slovenica (55): 43-44 | |
The lynx (_Lynx lynx_) disappeared in Liechtenstein over 100 years ago. The main causes were hunting, trapping and the overexploitation of forests and game by men. The first indicators for the presence of lynx in Liechtenstein were documented in January 2004 and January 2005. Three more records occurred since. They can be classified as C2 and C3, respectively using SCALP categories. Tracks of lynx were found in December 2007 and November 2009 in Gafadura and Alpila, respectively (Fig. 1). Another documented record is a sighting by a private person on Guschgfiel in June 2008. The area of these records concurs with signs of presence mentioned in 2006 in Liechtenstein and Vorarlberg, Austria. These findings indicate a single individual that most probably dispersed from the Eastern Swiss Alps occurrence, crossed the river Rhine and found suitable hunting grounds in the border area between Liechtenstein and Austria. Additional regular sightings and prey carcasses were recorded from the same area but could not be associated with lynx unambiguously. A camera trap was therefore set and game wardens, foresters and hunters are urged to report any signs of lynx to the local authorities for validation. |
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