Zoological research

The focus of zoological research is primarily based on the guiding goal of Kalkalpen National Park – Wilderness & Biodiversity. In addition, zoological data are also needed for species with supra-regional nature conservation relevance (nationwide and international nature conservation). However, the task of securing the natural development of species and habitats in the long term under environmental conditions that are as close to nature as possible remains central. This ensures that evolution can take place under natural conditions in the wilderness zone.

Animal species

Aims of the project

Lynx roams between trees through tall grass
Lynx © Roland Mayr

Lynx

Population support, development of more natural hoofed game regulation

Lynx monitoring
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The lynx in the Upper Austrian Limestone Alps
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Capercaillie mating on a spruce stump.
Capercaillie mating ©HerfriedMarek

Capercaillie

Species protection programme, supra-regional nature conservation goal

Capercaillie / Monitoring
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A red deer with mighty antlers stands in front of an autumn forest
Red deer ©HerfriedMarek

Red deer, chamois, roe deer

Management (browsing on vegetation)

Wildlife management
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Flight photo shows golden eagle with wings spread wide in a cloudless blue sky
Golden eagle © Roland Mayr

Golden eagle

Indicator type of large-scale wilderness

Golden eagle performance review
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Ptarmigan flies up
Ptarmigan ©Marek and nephew

Rock ptarmigan

Nature conservation target species, indicator species deciduous forest wilderness

Forest Bird Survey / Rock Ptarmigan
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White-backed Woodpecker

Nature conservation target species, indicator species deciduous forest wilderness

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Three-toed woodpecker

Nature conservation target species, indicator species deciduous forest wilderness

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Grey-headed Woodpecker

Indicator type of sparse natural forest stands

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Boreal owl

Indicator species of coniferous dominated forest wilderness

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Eurasian Pygmy Owl

Indicator species of coniferous dominated forest wilderness

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Red-breasted flycatcher

Nature conservation target species, indicator species deciduous forest wilderness

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Collared flycatcher

Indicator species Deciduous tree dominated forest wilderness

Forest Bird Survey 2023–2025
Blue shiny alpine longhorned beetle with black bands on elytra and antennae sits on a piece of bark
Alpine buck © Erich Weigand

Alpine longhorned beetle

Nature conservation target species, indicator species deciduous forest wilderness

The Alpine longhorn beetle in Kalkalpen National Park
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Black-winged beetle with orange neck shield
Red-necked dusky beetle ©ErichWeigand

primeval forest-Relic Types

Nature conservation target species, forest wilderness indicators

Deadwood Beetles / Monitoring
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Diploma thesis, deadwood beetle
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Small brown beetle with long antennae sits on stone
Cave ground beetle © Erich Weigand

Endemics

Nature conservation target species, special features of the park

Animal Species of National Importance
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Butterfly with orange-brown colored wings sits on a white flower
Emperor's Mantle ©ErichWeigand

Butterflies

Biodiversity, indicators of closeness to nature

FFH Butterflies / Monitoring
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Shiny metallic gold green ground beetle sits on dead wood
Golden shining ground beetle ©HerfriedMarek

Beetle

Biodiversity, Indicators of Succession and Dynamics

Endemic beetle fauna of the Kalkalpen National Park

EU target species

Fauna-Flora-Habitats and Birds Directive

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