Matching lynx population estimates to management scale: conservation science vs politics in the western Swiss Alps
Stijn Verschueren, Veronika Braunisch, Valentin Debons, Raphaël Arlettaz
The paper estimates lynx population density in Valais, Switzerland, showing it is lower than politically cited figures, highlighting the need for science-based management.
bioRxiv · Aug 26, 2026 · PreprintEcology