The breaking news on distribution of the Italian hare (Lepus corsicanus) in Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni National Park

A recent study has provided critical updates on the distribution of the Italian hare (Lepus corsicanus), an endemic and vulnerable species, within the Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni National Park. Using non-invasive genetic validation methods, researchers mapped its presence in this key habitat where it coexists with the European hare (Lepus europaeus). The findings highlight the species' fragmented distribution, offering essential data for conservation strategies aimed at mitigating threats such as habitat loss and competition. This study underscores the importance of precise distribution knowledge for effective ecological management, particularly for vulnerable endemics facing human-induced pressures.

Buglione, M., Troiano, C., Petrelli, S., De Filippo, G., Notomista, T., Maselli, V., Gregorio, R., & Fulgione, D. (2021). The breaking news on distribution of the Italian hare (Lepus corsicanus) in Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni National Park. BORNH Bulletin of Regional Natural History, V. 1 N. 1 (2021): BORNH 01/2021. https://doi.org/10.6092/2724-4393/7570