Plitvice Lakes National Park Bears

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The presence of large carnivores – the brown bear Ursus arctos, the grey wolf Canis lupus, the Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx (Figure 14) and the Eurasian otter Lutra lutra, which are all strictly protected and globally endangered species – are a testimony to the quality and preservation of the habitats: forest habitats for the brown bear, grey wolf and the Eurasian lynx, and the aquatic habitat for the Eurasian otter. All of these species prefer quiet and secluded areas that provide them with enough prey, shelter for their daily rest and, especially, shelter for raising their young. The Eurasian lynx is especially demanding in this regard. The Eurasian lynx is critically endangered (CR) and is listed in Appendix IV of the Habitats Directive. The Eurasian otter, the brown bear and the grey wolf are listed in Appendix I (Bern Convention) and Appendix IV of the Habitats Directive. All four carnivores are the Park’s Natura species.