CHAMOIS FAUNA CENTER

The fauna area is part of the LIFE Project, aimed at the reintroduction of the apennine chamois in the National Park of the Monti Sibillini.

The 3 ha area faces Monte Sasso Tetto (1624 m) on the south side in the medium-high elevation of the Valley of Piastrone, just above the village of Bolognola. It is in this wooded and rocky landscape that the apennine chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica ornata – a subspecies of the genus Rupicapra) lives in a state of “semi-wilderness”. Here the chamois can keep its habits and behaviours - including feeding and reproduction - as close as possible to those in the wild. The two animals that are currently present in the area, originally from the National Park of Maiella, were released in June 2006.

 

Goals of the fauna area:

1. a program of births in the “semi-wilderness”
2. to have a pool of animals available for release after genetic screenings;
3. the development of scientific research aimed at providing useful information on the preservation of the species.
4. didactic and tourist activities

The chamois fauna area is a place for tourists and nature-lovers to learn and observe, with the help of qualified guides, the many different signs that indicate the age, gender and habits of these fascinating animals.

IDENTITY CARD OF THE APENNINE CHAMOIS IN THE FAUNA AREA

“MAYA”
Date of birth: 2004
SeX: Female
Tag: SX JELLOW
date of release: 27/06/2006

“LIBERO”
Date of birth: 2003
Sesso: Male
Tag: SX RED/DX BLUE
date of release: 28/06/2006


 

OPENING HOURS

Visitors Center opening hours:
Open year-round.
morning: 9.30 - 12.30
afternoon: 15.30 - 18.30


Gestore: Cooperativa Alcina
Via del Lago, 5
62035 Fiastra MC
Tel/fax 0737.52185-527507
e-mail: alcina@libero.it

Fauna Center opening hours: by reservation

LEARN MORE

The project

The project (italian language), sponsored by Life-natura, has the principal goal of guaranteeing the preservation and development of new apennine chamois groups on the massifs of the Maiella and Gran Sasso over a long period, increasing genetic variability and maintaining a consistent number, and to reduce the risks tied to direct and indirect interactions with domesticated animals and human activity. Additionally, the project aims to increase the territorial area of the species in the National Park of the Monti Sibillini by creating a new family group, so as to improve the efficacy of the preservation measures that have already taken place.

Videos:

- the transfer of two animals to Bolognola (27 June 2006): download (2 Mb circa)

Articles from “Voices of the Park” (italian language)

Press Releases(italian language)

MEET THE CHAMOIS

Even spotting a chamois can be quite difficult, considering its natural habitat. Thanks to the Bolognola Fauna Area, learn to identify, observe and get to know the chamois. An extraordinary occasion in which everyone can participate, through the following activities:

"The life of a chamois!"
Discover the apennine chamois through the viewing of images. Libero and Maya come in Bolognola, learn all about them (Visitors Center CEA “Valley of Fiastrone)”

"Welcome back chamois!"
An excursion along the nature trail of Bolognola to discover the “most beautiful chamois in the world” in its natural habitat, in the company of nature experts and Park Guides.
Level of difficulty: a 4 hour excursion

"Libero e Maya: observers or the observed?"
Towards the Fonte dell'Aquila, in the company of the great eagle. Hike for naturalists in a mixed wooded setting up into the high altitude plains.

Activities are organized year round, by reservation

 

Informative books and pamphlets are available at the Visitors Center: …

 

 

 

 

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