First Hard Evidence of Lynx (Lynx Lynx L.) Presence in Bulgaria

摘要: ABSTRACTThe last officially registered lynx in Bulgaria was killed 1941 and is considered extinct from the country. Since then there are only unofficial reports of local people throughout whole country as none them confirmed. In 15 years more for seen or illegally gathered different sources. May 2008 we initiated two projects to record animal presence behaviour by 8 Moultrie camera traps. On 21st November 6:38 6:39 am a trap placed observation badger set photos adult male lynx. This evidence equal quality one level data reliability, according common standards interpretation monitoring on Pan-Alpine accepted Conservation Strategy Lynx. first real proof Bulgaria. Development population through discussed below.