The study was conducted in three protected areas, Natural Park “Bredhi i Kardhiqit”, Natural Park “Zagori” and Natural Park “Bredhi i Sotirës”. The data obtained will be used to update the 2nd European Mammal Atlas.

This study generated important data on the presence and distribution of small mammals (bats not included) and those of medium or large body, which are classified as endangered and endangered species according to the IUCN Red List.

The Gjirokastra Protected Areas Administration reported that, “Here we can mention the brown bear, the wolf, the wild goat, the wild boar, the roe deer, the fox and the wild cat. Two species of rodents (Apodemus sylvaticus and Apodemus flavicollis) were identified through Sherman’s traps, while traces of the blind mole mouse were recorded in the Çajupi field.”

The extensive monitoring survey was successful, in terms of the amount of information and results obtained.

Also, this study served to increase the capacity of Regional Administration of Protected Areas Gjirokastra, providing training on mammalian monitoring methods. /k.s/p.s./