Harmonizing Nature and Culture: Lynx Conservation and Indigenous Wisdom
The elusive lynx, a symbol of the boreal forests and mountainous regions it inhabits, faces numerous challenges in a world increasingly shaped by human activity. Habitat loss, fragmentation, and the impacts of climate change threaten lynx populations across their range. In the quest to conserve these magnificent felines, a growing recognition of the crucial role of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives is emerging. Harmonizing scientific conservation strategies with the wisdom accumulated over generations by Indigenous communities offers a powerful approach to protecting lynx and the ecosystems they depend on.