The Brown Bear in the Spanish Pyrenees: Present Status and Recommendations for Protection

January 1, 1997

The Brown Bear in the Spanish Pyrenees: Present Status and Recommendations for Protection

The brown bear (Ursus arctos L.) from the western Pyrenees of Spain is a very endangered species, with only 2-3 individuals living in a 590 km2 area. These individuals are part of a small population in the south-western Pyrenees composed of approximately 10 animals in a 1,390 km2 area. Mainly adapted to a herbivorous diet, these brown bears sometimes attack livestock in the area, on average 3.7 attacks/year are reported. Protection measures include population reinforcement and control of human activities affecting brown bear behavior and habitat (hunting, timber harvest, recreational activities).

Author(s) Gérard Caussimont and Juan Herrero
Volume 9
Issue
Pages 7-12
Publication Date 1 January 1997
DOI 10.2307/3872654
File Size 301.75 KB
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