- Relocated Abode for the Nuremberg-Nurtured Luchs Kilian
Two More "Ear-Painted" Lynx Set Free in Thuringian Forest: Kilian from Bavaria and Vreni from Switzerland Contribute to European Lynx Population Conservation.
Environment Minister Bernhard Stengele (Greens) of Thuringia announced: "We're gradually inching towards our mutual goal of a cohesive lynx population in Germany and Central Europe, with a stable lynx population in the Thuringian Forest."
The Thuringian Forest holds great importance for the lynx species conservation project. Experts view this mid-mountain range as a connecting point for lynx populations in the Harz and the Bavarian Forest. Interbreeding between animals from different areas is crucial for population stability. These forest-dwelling predators were heavily persecuted in the past, rendering the lynx nearly extinct in large parts of Europe, forcing local reintroductions.
Animals Bred in Captivity
The recently freed lynx female Vreni was born in a Swiss zoo in 2023. The male Kilian lived in the Nuremberg Zoo. Last spring, after over 30 years, the Carpathian lynx produced offspring at the Nuremberg Zoo for the first time. The three male lynx have now found new homes. Kilian's two brothers moved to Hungary and the Harz National Park, respectively.
Like the two lynx (Frieda and Viorel) released in the Thuringian Forest in May, the newcomers are also equipped with radio collars, making their movements traceable. Data revealed that Frieda spends most of her time around Oberhof. In contrast, Viorel has made it to the Franconian Forest – returning to his home state.
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The following announcement was made by Thuringia's Environment Minister Bernhard Stengele (Greens): "We're gradually approaching our shared objective of a unified lynx population in Germany and Central Europe, with a consistent lynx population in the Thuringian Forest."
The female lynx Vreni, who was bred in captivity at a Swiss zoo in 2023, and Kilian, who lived in the Nuremberg Zoo, are part of the 'following' animals contributing to the European lynx population conservation efforts.
