C7 Supplemental feeding

A two-year study on efficiency of using carrion for artificial feeding of bears is concluded

Artificial feeding of bears has a long tradition in Slovenia as well as in several other countries. Corn, fruit and carrion from domestic animals, mostly cows and horses, were the main feed provided on feeding sites. Following the ban on feeding livestock carrion in 2004 strong concerns arose among the general public. There was a […]
10 / 9 / 2018
C7 Supplemental feeding, Conflict mitigation, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Management plans, News

Availability of carrion from wild ungulates as food source for bears in Slovenia

We assessed spatial and temporal availability of carrion from red deer, roe deer, wild boar and chamois which is already available to bears and availability of carrion that could be additionally used for feeding of bears. This analysis represents the basis for the establishment of experimental supplementary feeding of bears with carrion within action C7, […]
1 / 12 / 2015
A5 Availability of carrion, C7 Supplemental feeding, Habitat conservation, LIFE DINALP BEAR, Public attitudes, Uncategorized