Large carnivores still move long-distances in the fragmented European landscapes, like the bear Iwo, who travelled from Tatra to Ukraine through Slovakia. Most of these long-distance dispersers died in the way, also legally. We highlight the high conservation value of these individuals in maintaining population connectivity.
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