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clive
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For decades, the traditional method of estimating the bear population relied on an annual census of bears with cubs. However, recent shifts in policy by several regional governments are advocating for an exclusive reliance on genetic analysis for this purpose.
Read the full article here: https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/debate-ensues-over-the-best-methodology-for-cantabrian-bear-census-as-genetic-analysis-sparks-controversy/
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clive
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And the argument continues whilst I still have no idea how many bears there are in Spain.
However, from this authors point of view, if neither of the organisations mentioned in this article can actually get around to publishing accurate and up to date information (I mean at least last years census) on their websites how do they think they will maintain any kind of public consensus for their projects?
Full article here: https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/the-brown-bear-population-in-the-cantabrian-mountains-facts-and-controversies/
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SteveT
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Interesting article. I remember years ago reading that the potential optimal carrying capacity of the contiguous bear habitat in the Asturias/Cantabria/Leon/Galicia/Palencia area being around 500 hundred bears. Has anyone seen more up to date information?
clive
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Hi SteveT!…. I did find this pretty interesting publication…. Its in Spanish though….. https://piroslife.cat/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Manuales-de-buenas-pr%C3%A1cticas-del-proyecto-PirosLife-La-recuperaci%C3%B3n-de-grandes-carn%C3%ADvoros.pdf
It talks in one part about the impossibility of Iberian wolf increasing populations due to a maximum such as you mention for bears…. Also mentions that 500 bears would need a minimum of 10,000 square KM….
I am translating this document to English and will publish it soon….. Its a shame that so much studies are not open to a wider community and published in just one langauge.
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clive
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The following article is a comprehensive translation from the original Spanish document, “Manuales de buenas prácticas del proyecto PirosLife: La recuperación de grandes carnívoros,” which reflects conservation efforts and data up to 2020.
Unable to find an English-language version, I have translated this excellent resource to ensure it reaches a wider audience.
Full article here: https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/best-practices-manual-for-the-piroslife-project-the-restoration-of-large-carnivores-in-spain/
The document explores the critical role of large carnivores in maintaining ecological balance and the significant initiatives in Spain aimed at conserving and restoring populations of wolves, bears, and lynxes. Through detailed analysis of habitat preservation, conflict mitigation, and successful reintroduction projects, this translation offers valuable insights into the ongoing challenges and opportunities in large carnivore conservation.
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clive
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