EUROPEAN BISON (BISON BONASUS) IN LITHUANIA: STATUS AND POSSIBILITIES OF RANGE EXTENSION

摘要: Since 1973, Lithuania has been one of few European countries with a vital free-ranging bison herd. The article analyses current state the population and problems last decade. Data are presented on dynamics numbers fenced bison, biology features (nutrition, damage done, reproduction, changes in behaviour), territory occupied by herd migrations. Having analysed reasons failed setting free Sirvintos Region, details project new South provided (aims, place selection criteria, technical preconditions successful realisation). suitability Bukta forest for range extension is discussed along possible problems.