If we are to point out one of the thousands forest beetle species, then this must be the long-horned beetle. Its larvae persistently bore holes in fallen trunks and stumps for several years before they pupate and evolve into robust, adult beetles with long antennae.
In summer, adult males, whose long antennae resemble ibex's head, proudly defend their chosen stumps from intruders and, in this way, court females.
The beech longhorn beetle, which dwells in mature and old deciduous and mixed forests, ranks among the most endangered beetles at a global level. Its presence in the Notranjska Regional Park bears witness of the preservation and beauty of our forests.
Lynx
The Eurasian lynx moves through the forest as silently and unseen as a ghost, while stalking its prey. The largest of all lynx species is capable of bringing down a deer four times heavier than itself.
The Eurasian lynx moves silently and unseen like a ghost through the forest, stalking its prey. The largest of all lynx species is capable of bringing down a deer, four times heavier than itself.
