First Experiences with the Release of 2 Female Brown Bears in the Alps of Eastern Austria

January 1, 1997
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In June 1989 and June 1992, 2 female brown bears (Ursus arctos), 3.5 (bear 1) and 6.5 (bear 2) years old, respectively, were released in the Limestone Alps of Styria and Lower Austria. The release area was within the home range of an old male that had migrated from Slovenia in 1972. Ranges used in the first 3-4 months after release were 115 km2 and 3,817 km2 and daily movements were 2.5 km and 8.0 km for bear 1 and bear 2 respectively. In 1991 bear 1 had 3 cubs, but 2 of the cubs probably did not survive until autumn.

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