The Lynx in Liechtenstein

摘要: The last record of lynx in Liechtenstein goes back to the time before 1900. Today, species is strictly protected by game law (Jagdgesetz LGBI. 1962 Nr. 4 und Abanderungen) and respective ordinance (LGB1. lo), international treaties like Convention on Conservation European Wildlife Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). However, neither direct observations, nor livestock killed, tracks or other signs presence have been recorded since extinction lynx. surface area (160 km2) only large enough host from 1 exceptionally 3 adult But there are no barriers that hinder disperse into neighbouring Grisons/Switzerland Vorarlberg/Austria. Only west, Rhine valley may not easily be overcome This geographical situation underlines need closely collaborate all future management decisions with countries. Since translocations western eastern Switzerland 2001/02 (MolinariJobin et al., this volume), a natural re-colonisation possible within few years. planned actions for conservation, besides legislative measures, concern information education: general public about behaviour distribution lynx; specific wardens hunters biology its influence roe deer, red chamois; education relevant people identifying signs; close collaboration SCALP-group supply data collected Liechtenstein.