PRESENT STATUS AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE EURASIAN LYNX (LYNX LYNX) IN THE ITALIAN ALPS

摘要: To analyse the status and distribution of lynx in Italian Alps from 1995 to 1999, all signs presence found were pooled, evaluated interpreted with same method, We distinguished three levels reliability accordance SCALP guidelines possibil- ity verify collected data: Quality 1 (QI) represent hard facts, e.g. reports killed, dead or photographs videos lynx. 2 (Q2) include records wild prey re- mains, livestock tracks scats confirmed by people who attended special courses, mainly game forest wardens. 3 (Q3) are reported general public as well sightings vocalisations, that cannot be verified. A total 261 recorded Alps, which 85 Q2, remain- ing Q3 no Q1 data was reported. The Q2 confined four different areas where- showed a scattered Alps. dynamics dur- past pentad characterised main events: (I) positive trend had been ob- served north-east Friuli V.G. (the Tarvisiano) up until decreased, but (2) at time an increased number Veneto (Province Belluno). Consequently, south-eastern more over bigger area than pre- vious pentad. (3) occurrence unknown origin Trentino has gone extinct again. And (4) suspected Val d'Aosta northernmost Piemonte (Val d'Ossola) data. In Italy, still have not established vital population even though suitable habitat is available south-western through eastern With exception new province Belluno, occur only bordering Slovenia Switzerland, where populations exist. Italy will play important role for future its territory connects two Switzerland.