Comment: Nores et al. (2024) fail in their attempt to demonstrate the inappropriateness of an eventual introduction of the European bison to Spain as a rewilding initiative

Conservation Science and Practice 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jordi Bartolomé, Jorge Cassinello, Francisco Ceacero, Daniel Klich, Martina Komárková, Rhys T. Lemoine, Jan van der Made, Fernando Morán, Wanda Olech, Jordi Palau, Kajetan Perzanowski, Esther Garcia Rodriguez
DOI: 10.1111/csp2.70132
Cited by: 1
References: 24

Abstract

Abstract We discuss the main arguments given by Nores et al. (Conservation Science and Practice, 2024, 6, e13221) that uphold the inappropriateness of (re)introducing the wisent ( Bison bonasus ) in Spain, and we propose an alternative interpretation of the facts and empirical data currently available. In our view, there is still no conclusive data, neither paleontological nor ecological, that would allow establishing the appropriateness or otherwise of its introduction, although our interpretation is that current evidence would point to conclusions contrary to those of these authors.

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Environmental Philosophy and Ethics Conservation Techniques and Studies Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Conservation Science and Practice
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
8
Issue
4
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN