The lynx is one of the most beautiful native species – and unfortunately also one of the rarest. After the lynx had almost disappeared from German forests, around 150 lynx now live in Germany to this day. But the future of this majestic big cat is not yet secure.
Because lynxes live dangerously in Germany. On their migrations, they often cross motorways and are run over. They are hunted illegally or poisoned. Yet fear of the lynx is completely unjustified because grazing animals are only exceptionally among their prey. Rather, our forests need the lynx, as lynx provide for the healthy balance of living creatures in the forest.
Together with the Naturschutzbund (NABU) we can ensured the survival of the lynx in German forests. Thanks to our donation in the past, among other things, more wildlife cameras could be used to observe the animals. In addition, green bridges could be built to enable the lynx to cross roads and motorways safely.
Our commitment was particularly concrete in the Thuringian Forest. Here, for the first time in decades, a lone male lynx named Aslan was roaming the forest. Lynx should not be a luxury in Germany.
