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The Standing Committee of the Bern Convention voted in favour of the EU proposal to adapt the protection status of the wolf from ‘strictly protected' to ‘protected'.

Can bears boost local economies? The Bear Friendly Label in Slovenia and Croatia is turning brown bear conservation into a win-win for people and wildlife. By rewarding products and services that promote coexistence—like honey from bear-safe hives—it is changing perceptions and increasing profits.

Bears and highways don't mix—or do they? In Greece, bear-vehicle collisions dropped dramatically thanks to bear-proof fences, virtual deterrents, and smart warning systems. Learn how innovative measures are saving wildlife and making roads safer for everyone!

Did you know golden jackals are making a natural comeback in Austria? The Golden Jackal Project is rallying citizens, hunters, and scientists to track this secretive species. From bioacoustic monitoring to wildlife detection dogs, discover how Austria is mapping their golden jackals!

Belgian Wolf Fencing Team finalist for the Natura 2000 Awards in second place for the Citizen’s Award!

What’s life like for a wolf in a human world? The LIFE WolfAlps project’s immersive exhibition transported more than 50,000 visitors into the mountains, through forests and meadows, into villages and roads, all while taking on the perspective of a young wolf!

How to help lynx cross borders and prevent inbreeding? The "Living with Carpathian Spirits" project unites Slovakia and Switzerland to strengthen lynx populations. It managed to improve monitoring techniques, relocate lynx to boost genetic diversity and educate 12 500 lay people on the species!

Ready for an adventure in the wild? Austria's Lynx Trail invites hikers for a 220 km route through natural forests where the European lynx still roams. Connecting three protected areas, this trail blends ecotourism with conservation and received a wave of attention from the media and tourists.

After facing extinction twice, lynx in the Dinaric-SE Alpine region are getting another chance! The LIFE Lynx project is stabilising their population by relocating healthy lynx from Romania and Slovakia. Lynx numbers are rising, and even several litters of offspring were observed in the last years!

Explore how German shepherds are safeguarding their herds with the help of livestock guardian dogs! The Association for livestock guardian dogs trains different dog breeds and offers seminars to support farmers in exchange for a fee – which makes the association financially viable!