Yesterday (20 April 2026), another lynx was released into the wild in the Thuringian Forest as part of the ‘Lynx Thuringia – Connecting Europe’s Lynxes’ project. In the evening, the male lynx, Gabriel, explored his new surroundings for the first time near Oberhof. With his arrival, the still-young population in the Thuringian Forest continues to grow – an important step towards the return of this shy cat to Thuringia. There are currently at least eight independent lynx living in the Thuringian Forest.
 

On 18 and 19 March 2026, numerous lynx experts gathered for the second Linking Lynx Conference at the Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia. They shared new insights and, working in six dedicated groups, discussed various aspects of their work. They also defined the next steps, all aiming to establish a viable metapopulation of Carpathian lynx in Central and Western Europe.

Lynx Alva has been caught on camera with two cubs.

After quarantine, the cat will move in with its future partner in the large outdoor enclosure at Rabenklippe.