Some thoughts from me in this interview with @agriland.bsky.social on potential lynx reintroductions in Ireland. Lessons from Switzerland & Spain; the importance of long-term funding to match long-term ecological projections; considering sustainability transitions. www.agriland.ie/farming-news...

The lynx effect: Lessons learnt from Switzerland and Spain

Is the lynx an elegant feline that could benefit the ecosystem, or an unwelcome predator that preys on livestock?

agriland.ie

I recently visited Fenagh and Mt Leinster in Co Carlow, in Ireland's south-east The last wolf in Ireland - by default the last large carnivore in either Ireland or Britain - was killed here in 1786 Despite the complexities of having species like this return, I felt a sense of loss at their absence

Back in Discover Nature @ulstermuseum.org, where I had my first job, for my first documentary interview - with Mat Larkin & Christina Sinclair @scotlandtbp.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @pelagic.bsky.social #coexistence #scicomm #sciencecommunication #socialscience #nature 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

My summer newsletter is out! In this edition: Living with Lynx paperback launches; book review competition; Snow Leopard Trail sneak peak; recent events; Malawi Mountain® Gin update. mailchi.mp/70bd1d2eaaab... #conservation #farming #socialscience #scicomm #coexistence #agriculture 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

Join us for the paperback launch of 'Living with Lynx: Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves and Bears', published @pelagic.bsky.social ▶️No Alibis Bookstore, 83 Botanic Avenue, BT7 1JL ▶️Monday 29th June 2026 7:00PM Free tickets: www.ticketsource.com/no-alibis-bo... 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙 #coexistence

I had a great time at my first Pathways - Human Dimensions of Wildlife conference in Oxford I especially enjoyed presenting our session & workshop - 'Science & Story: Communication Innovation for Coexistence' - with Dr Ray Gonzalez & Dr Cassi Camara of Colorado State #coexistence #scicomm #nature

There's still time to enter my #InternationalLynxDay signed paperback competition, closing 18/6. And if you're in or around Belfast on the 29/6, please come to the paperback launch event at No Alibis bookstore at 19.00. Free tickets: www.ticketsource.com/no-alibis-bo... 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Dr Jonny Hanson@jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 2mo ago

BOOK GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of the Living with Lynx paperback on #InternationalLynxDay 11/6, I'm giving away a signed copy! To enter the competition, simply share this post & sign up to my quarterly newsletter here: mailchi.mp/3269213c9f41... #coexistence #author #firstbook 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

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Pelagic@pelagic.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We're celebrating #InternationalLynxDay with the paperback publication of Living with Lynx by @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social 🐾 This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the reintroduction debate. Learn more and order your paperback copy here ➡️ tinyurl.com/4w7ddw3b #reintroduction #rewilding

BOOK GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of the Living with Lynx paperback on #InternationalLynxDay 11/6, I'm giving away a signed copy! To enter the competition, simply share this post & sign up to my quarterly newsletter here: mailchi.mp/3269213c9f41... #coexistence #author #firstbook 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Great to see Living with Lynx featured in the latest issue of the every-inspirational Ubuntu magazine - in an article by Patrizia Baldi from page 100. Coexistence is an art, as well as a science. issuu.com/ubuntumagazi... #coexistence #author #firstbook @pelagic.bsky.social 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

An interesting evening and great discussion - thanks for visiting, @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social!

Dr Jonny Hanson@jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I finished my Spring carnivore coexistence conversations tour with a pair of events in Cambridge this week: at @hugheshall.bsky.social & with Dr Tom Fry @camunigeography.bsky.social at the Cambridge Conservation Initiative D Attenborough Building Great to be back after 8 yrs #coexistence 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

I finished my Spring carnivore coexistence conversations tour with a pair of events in Cambridge this week: at @hugheshall.bsky.social & with Dr Tom Fry @camunigeography.bsky.social at the Cambridge Conservation Initiative D Attenborough Building Great to be back after 8 yrs #coexistence 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Thanks Santiago Wild for an inspiring & vibrant festival. And thanks to friends & colleagues old & new for introducing me to Latin America. I'll be back... Carnivore coexistence = less big bad people or predators & more holistic engagement of head, hands & heart. #coexistence 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Looking forward to this on Wednesday #coexistence 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Cambridge Geography@camunigeography.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Communicating Carnivore Coexistence in the UK @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social screens 'Snow Leopard Trail' and discusses his book 'Living with Lynx' with Dr Tom Fry. A deep dive into reintroduction debates and storytelling. Wed 13 May, 1-2pm, David Attenborough Building Register: lnkd.in/da28Br-d

Paperback coming soon #coexistence #author #firstbook 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Pelagic@pelagic.bsky.social · 3mo ago

As we continue to celebrate #NationalMammalWeek we're excited to announce the upcoming paperback release of Living with Lynx by @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social 📖 Could and should we learn to live with lynx, wolves and bears again? Learn more and preorder your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/paep9drm

This #EarthDay, I'm in conversation on the Citizen Science Show podcast about living with predators in a human world. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/citizen-scie... #coexistence #earthday2026 @pelagic.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Coexistence conversations with @ellamcsweeney.bsky.social at @granardbooktown.bsky.social festival. My first and favourite but definitely not my last book festival! @pelagic.bsky.social 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Super panel discussion on rewilding/deer management @sarakinguk.bsky.social @rewildingbritain.org.uk Hugh @scotlandtbp.bsky.social Alastair @universityofleeds.bsky.social, plus book talk/signing & film screening at the Stalking Show @pelagic.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Looking forward to taking part in this panel on #rewilding & deer management tomorrow with Hugh Webster @scotlandtbp.bsky.social Sara King @rewildingbritain.org.uk Alastair Ward @universityofleeds.bsky.social #coexistence @pelagic.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture@scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 4mo ago

This Saturday, 11 April, we’re taking part in a panel discussion at the Stalking Show. Hosted by The British Deer Society, the panel explores how rewilding and modern deer management intersect – and where they clash. More details and tickets here 👉 https://thestalkingshow.pulse.ly/udjfakl4qw

My spring newsletter is out! In this edition: Living with Lynx audio book; Snow Leopard Trail sneak peak; upcoming events; Malawi Mountain® Gin update. mailchi.mp/3c795d7e14b1... #conservation #farming #socialscience #scicomm #firstbook #coexistence #film #stories #agriculture #nature 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

Looking forward to my discussion with @ellamcsweeney.bsky.social @granardbooktown.bsky.social 19/4 2026 Come for the craic and stay for the craic! #books #festival #ireland #literature #writers #author #firsbook 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙 @pelagic.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @aicbrn.bsky.social

Granard Booktown Festival@granardbooktown.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our 2026 Programme is LIVE! All tickets go on sale this Monday at 9am via our website granardbooktownfestival.ie 📚This year marks our fourth festival and it's our biggest to date! 20+ talks, 35+ authors, writers and poets, 3 writing workshops, 1 film screening, in 4 venues over 4 exciting days!

One year of Living with Lynx #coexistence @pelagic.bsky.social 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

My winter newsletter is out! In this edition: Living with Lynx signed copies; book & film press & podcast appearances; academic events & publications; Malawi Mountain® Gin update; & Snow Leopard Trail at festivals mailchi.mp/4793584fac43... #conservation #farming #socialscience #scicomm 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

I enjoyed presenting results from our @ark-ni.bsky.social data on young people's attitudes to #lynx & #wolf reintroductions at @britishecologicalsociety.org #BES2025 in Edinburgh. It's complicated! Read the research update: www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

My piece discussing young people's attitudes to potential lynx and wolf reintroductions in the UK and the Republic of Ireland is out @uk.theconversation.com today Warning ⚠️: perspectives may vary 🤯🤔 @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #coexistence #Rewilding #conservation #socialscience 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Should lynx and wolves be reintroduced to Britain and Ireland? Young people have mixed feelings

Human nature will shape the feasibility and viability of proposals to reintroduce apex predators such as lynx or wolves.

theconversation.com

Fascinating study. Kids find Wolf much scarier than Lynx, but support for reintroducing Lynx only marginally higher than for Wolf; most are don’t know. Nature restoration a more familiar term than #Rewding 🌍

Dr Jonny Hanson@jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Young people's attitudes to lynx/wolf reintroductions Based on @ark-ni.bsky.social data from 5,000+ children & teenagers in #NorthernIreland, my new report discusses their attitudes to potential #lynx & #wolf reintroductions to the UK/ROI It's complicated! www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

Young people's attitudes to lynx/wolf reintroductions Based on @ark-ni.bsky.social data from 5,000+ children & teenagers in #NorthernIreland, my new report discusses their attitudes to potential #lynx & #wolf reintroductions to the UK/ROI It's complicated! www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

I had a great time taking part in this. Inspiring to see diverse groups connect old ideas in new ways to create innovation... #socialinnovation #socialenterprise #globalentreprenerushipweek

ARK@ark-ni.bsky.social · 9mo ago

25 people from 11 countries took part in our 'Move fast & mend things social hackathon' yesterday, led by @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek This included including @ulsteruni.bsky.social & @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social students from different courses and levels

Signed copies of Living with Lynx - with optional custom message - are now available for Christmas, even if you're on the naughty list. £25 + P&P (£5 UK/£15 ROI & Europe/£25 USA). Please DM me with your orders and address by 5th Dec, or email mail@jonnyhanson.com @pelagic.bsky.social 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙

Our @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social is organising a social hackathon as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek If you're a UG/PG student @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social interested in exploring social innovation then this is4you! Info & register by 16/11 forms.office.com/e/wp5wp0bCP6