Travelling

A century after vultures quietly disappeared from the mountains of Romania, conservationists have been planning their return as a key piece in restoring the ecosystem of the Carpathian Mountains. The Romanian Carpathians once supported all four European vulture species: GriEon, Cinereous, Egyptian, and Bearded. However, threats such as poisoning, habitat loss and direct persecution led […]

At first, it’s just a shadow flitting past the beech and silver fir trees at At the edge of the clearing. But then the animal’s contours become clear against the contrast of the low afternoon sun. Finally: a brown bear. A brief moment of excitement among the guests in the low wooden hut, then silence […]