Ricerc@Sapienza

Large carnivores are amongst the most susceptible species to human activities, and human-modified environments pose a threat to carnivore conservation. Wolves (Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758) in the central Apennines, Italy, have coexisted with humans since historic times and represent a good case study to assess their spatiotemporal response to anthropogenic factors. From 2008 to 2010, we investigated the spatial behavior of wolves (seven wolves in five packs and six floaters) in the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park.

1. The stag beetle, Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera:
Lucanidae), is a flagship species for the conservation of European old-growth
forests. Despite its popularity and many studies conducted, the lack of knowledge
of its habits and ecological requirements leads to difficulties in locating the
species in the field and to provide information for suitable planning conservation
actions suitable for the species.
2. In order to gather information on dispersal ability and space use, a radiotelemetry