This publication results from a request by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention for action plans to be drawn up for the conservation of two bat species

The Lynx was reintroduced in Switzerland in 1971 and has since increased its population to cover a substantial part of the Alps. The re-introduction was followe

Eight species of hamster are found in Europe. The Common hamster (Cricetus cricetus) and the Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) are popular pets but the othe