SDG 15 - Life on Land - 2.2. Monitoring IUCN and other conservation species - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
SDG 15 - Life on Land
SDG 15 - Life on Land - 2.2. Monitoring IUCN and other conservation species
Last modified: 09. November 2024
2.2. Monitoring IUCN and other conservation species
Wildcat Species Preservation Program
The Wildcat Species Preservation Program, launched in 2021, is a collaborative effort between the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Eötvös Loránd University, and other key partners. This research initiative aims to assess public knowledge of the European wildcat and domestic cat keeping habits. By understanding these habits, the program helps in preserving this highly protected species.
The ongoing research is crucial for monitoring and protecting the European wildcat population, supported by partners like the Budakeszi Wildlife Park and the Danube-Ipoly National Park Directorate. You can contribute to the program’s success by participating in a brief questionnaire to help broaden our understanding of the wildcat’s current situation.
Climate change: not even common species can survive
In collaboration with Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt., MATE’s Department of Zoology and Ecology at the Institute of Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation is examining the long-term impact of climate change on the ringed flycatcher population. This study, spanning over four decades, reveals concerning shifts in breeding patterns and survival rates, even for common species like the flycatcher. Findings suggest that without intervention, ongoing climate changes could severely affect these populations.
