Poisoning incidents in the Balkans may appear randomly in space and time as there is no restriction to season. Still, it seems they have a higher impact over conservation dependent species in certain periods, which differs from species to species, depending on their foraging habits and other factors. For example, vultures are usually affected in March to May when livestock gets ready to move in summer pastures. However, the most critical areas, identified as poisoning hotspots, are those in which large carnivores such as wolves, jackals, and bears are frequently present, especially in places with extensive animal husbandry. The Balkan Anti-Poisoning Project, which acted as the foundation for the BalkanDetox LIFE project, has identified the key wildlife poisoning hotspots in Balkan countries.