Factors affecting Eurasian lynx kill rates on semi-domestic reindeer in northern Scandinavia: Can ecological research contribute to the development of a fair compensation system?

► Lynx predation cause extensive damage for reindeer herders. ► Our study is the first empirical quantification of the magnitude of Eurasian lynx predation on Semi-domestic reindeer. ► Lynx predation varied depending on sex, status, reindeer density and season. ► Increased knowledge of lynx predation will hopefully lead to a reduction in conflict level.