Which animals have been reintroduced to the Alps?

Several animal species that had previously disappeared from the Alpine region due to increasing population pressure have been successfully reintroduced. These include:

• Ibex: This wild goat has been reintroduced to France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia.12
• Lynx: Once locally extinct in many parts of Western Europe, this predator has been brought back to the region.13
• Brown bear: This large mammal is among the prized species that have been successfully reintroduced to the Alps.1
• Bearded vulture (lammergeier): This bird of prey has also been successfully reintroduced to the mountain range.1

These efforts are part of broader conservation initiatives, often supported by national parks, aimed at protecting and restoring the native fauna of the Alpine ecosystem.1