The monography, which was published in 21,000 copies at the end of 2019, is the first book work on the Eurasian (golden) jackal in Europe. In this pioneer book, the authors presented in detail the systematics and historical development of the golden jackal and its spread in Europe and Slovenia; biological characteristics of the species, interspecific relations and impacts on other species; the social aspects of the spread of this newcomer; species protection and management in Slovenia; and results of the two-year monitoring of the Eurasian jackal in Slovenia, which was implemented through previous CRP project (V1–1626), to which a very this project is also strongly related. The latter applies in particular to the chapters dealing with the spread of the species into the cultural landscape and semi-urban areas, the ecosystem role of the species and the risks posed by the spread of Eurasian jackal (e.g. disease transmission, predatory impact).
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European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is one of the key species of terrestrial ecosystems and is the most important game species not only in Slovenia but rather in the majority of European countries. However, there was a lack of genetic studies in roe deer in our country until very recently, therefore population genetic structure and other features that can be identified by molecular markers are unknown. In this study, we used molecular markers to study genetic relatedness of roe deer in the model hunting ground (Oljka, Šmartno ob Paki; Savinjsko-Kozjansko hunting management district, central Slovenia). We analysed 61 samples of roe deer (of both sexes and all age classes) harvested during regular hunting allocations in the period May 2017 – February 2018. Aiming to confirm the reliability of the method for determining maternity we analysed also four road-killed females together with seven foetuses. Analysis of relatedness revealed five potential fathers (bucks), six mothers (does), and 17 offspring (fawn of both sexes, male yearlings, and young male adults, respectively); however, for only one yearling we determined both parents. By knowing exact locations (coordinates) of the harvest obtained from the hunting informational system and with having relatedness data, also spatial behaviour of individuals can be recognized (e.g. dispersion of subadult males – yearlings; reproductive excursions of does). Such information enables better insight into ecological features of the species. The potential of molecular markers to clarify the relatedness among individuals, which is of high interest for hunters as end-users, may contribute to popularization of modern molecular genetic tools and methods, and consequently enables their wider implementation in the population management practices.
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