Wolf numbers and distribution in Lithuania and problems of species conservation
The abundance of wolves in Lithuania is important for the conservation of the species in the Baltic region especially for ensuring its long-term viability. On the basis of distribution maps for 2000-2005, and minimum population counts, I propose that the wolf population in the country is stable, aro...
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ftlithuaniansrc:oai:elaba:5802715 2023-05-15T15:50:08+02:00 Wolf numbers and distribution in Lithuania and problems of species conservation Balčiauskas, Linas 2008 http://lmavb.lvb.lt/LMAVB:ELABAPDB5802715&prefLang=en_US eng eng http://lmavb.lvb.lt/LMAVB:ELABAPDB5802715&prefLang=en_US Annales zoologici Fennici, 2008, Vol. 45, no. 4, p. 329-334 ISSN 0003-455X Wolves National park Population Canis lupus info:eu-repo/semantics/article 2008 ftlithuaniansrc 2021-12-02T00:32:05Z The abundance of wolves in Lithuania is important for the conservation of the species in the Baltic region especially for ensuring its long-term viability. On the basis of distribution maps for 2000-2005, and minimum population counts, I propose that the wolf population in the country is stable, around 200 individuals (15-20 packs). Main threats are highways and, possibly, human disturbance in fragmented forest areas, while the impact of hunting is minor. Preparation and adoption of the national species management plan and agreement on minimum viable population numbers, as well as mitigation of conflicts caused by depredation of domestic animals are the main tasks for the conservation of this species in the near future. High ecological plasticity of the wolf makes it likely that its existence in Lithuania is not threatened. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus LSRC VL (Lithuanian Social Research Centre Virtual Library) |
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The abundance of wolves in Lithuania is important for the conservation of the species in the Baltic region especially for ensuring its long-term viability. On the basis of distribution maps for 2000-2005, and minimum population counts, I propose that the wolf population in the country is stable, around 200 individuals (15-20 packs). Main threats are highways and, possibly, human disturbance in fragmented forest areas, while the impact of hunting is minor. Preparation and adoption of the national species management plan and agreement on minimum viable population numbers, as well as mitigation of conflicts caused by depredation of domestic animals are the main tasks for the conservation of this species in the near future. High ecological plasticity of the wolf makes it likely that its existence in Lithuania is not threatened. |
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Wolf numbers and distribution in Lithuania and problems of species conservation |
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Wolf numbers and distribution in Lithuania and problems of species conservation |
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Wolf numbers and distribution in Lithuania and problems of species conservation |
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Wolf numbers and distribution in Lithuania and problems of species conservation |
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Wolf numbers and distribution in Lithuania and problems of species conservation |
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