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Factors threatening European raptors and actions for their conservation
Žandová, Denisa ; Reif, Jiří (advisor) ; Sedláček, Ondřej (referee)
Due to their visual appearance and general size, raptors are, among a general public, revered group of animals. This also, brings them more attention in sphere of animal conservation. Despite protection, which is given to them, raptors are among other birds severely endangered with their population decreasing in multiple places across Europe. The most frequent factors, which endenger raptors, are habitat loss, poaching, high-voltage powerlines, wind turbines and lead poisoning. This paper focuses on, describtion of methods of raptor protection, determination of efective protection measures, as well as determination of new useful solutions applicable for protection improvement. Studies has shown that in individual areas of Europe are endengering factors diferent than in others. Species with same ecological requirements and a way of life are endangered by same factors. The approach to these issues also changes depending on a country and some potential factors are not examined enough, yet. Thus it is of a great importance to spend more time on resolving these issues. Keywords: raptors, biodiversity conservation, risk factors, habitat loss, lead poisoning, poaching
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