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Lynx offspring in the Thuringian Forest: A moment of happiness for biodiversity!
New lynx offspring were spotted in the Thuringian Forest, which is an important sign of species protection in the region.
Lynx offspring in the Thuringian Forest: A moment of happiness for biodiversity!
The Thuringian Forest is once again cause for joy! A true natural spectacle was observed in the deep forests of this region: a wildlife camera captured a mother lynx with two cubs. This discovery, which occurred near Sachsenbrunn in the Hildburghausen district, dates from the end of July and shows that lynx offspring have regained a foothold in the Thuringian Forest after over 150 years. Loud n-tv The first lynx offspring was spotted in the region last year, paving the way for a stable population.
The lynx are making an impressive comeback in the forests of Thuringia. Animal rights activists suspect that the white female who raised the two cubs moved over from northern Bavaria. Your partner could be Viorel, a male lynx that was released into the wild in 2024 as part of the “Luchs Thuringia” project. Viorel has established a territory near Sachsenbrunn, and the genetic material from fecal samples is said to help clarify paternity. This not only monitors the genetic diversity of the population, but also promotes the goal of building a stable Central German lynx population that connects the populations in the Harz and the Bavarian Forest.
Exciting developments in the southern Harz
But there's not just a lot going on in the Thuringian Forest! Lynx offspring were also spotted in the southern Harz. Loud MDR The Thuringian Ministry of the Environment confirmed that a female lynx with at least three cubs was captured in a camera trap in the border triangle of Thuringia, Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. The striking color of the lynx's fur can be used as a biological fingerprint, making the identification unique.
The return of the lynx to the Harz is no longer just a dream. They have been at home there again since 2000, and the Thuringian Forest plays a central role as a connecting corridor between other lynx populations. The experts at the Wolf/Beaver/Lynx Competence Center in Thuringia are currently assuming there are at least ten lynxes in the region. At the end of August, two more lynxes were released into the Thuringian Forest to further strengthen the population.
The future of the lynxes
Overall, it becomes clear that the “return of the lynxes” is more than just hope. German Wildlife Foundation regularly documents the presence of these majestic animals in their natural habitat. There, not only lynxes, but also other wild animals such as wild cats and foxes were observed in a rock cave. This harmonious coexistence in nature creates a positive atmosphere among conservationists.
With ongoing reintroduction projects and genetic research, the prospects for lynx in Thuringia are better than they have been for a long time. The skilled predators have fought their way back into the hearts and forests of Germany. So we can only hope that people will continue to protect these fascinating animals and that we will be able to experience many more moments of happiness with the lynx offspring in the future!