By the end of 2015, there were 400 lynx on the Iberian peninsula, the vast majority in Andalusia, in southern Spain, but with smaller new populations in the hills near Toledo, in Extremadura (south-western Spain) and in southern Portugal.

Jul 1, 2023 · Before Sierra de Andujar Natural Park became known as the go-to place for Iberian lynx watching, it was already a popular birdwatching destination in Spain. It is home to two highly endangered birds of prey: the Imperial Eagle and the Black Vulture.

A new ambitious conservation project, LIFE Iberlince, is recovering some of the lynx’s lost territories in Spain and Portugal. The Iberian lynx is heavily spotted and weighs about half as much as the Eurasian species, with long legs and a very short tail with a black tip.

Mar 7, 2025 · The Iberian lynx, once on the brink of extinction, is making a remarkable comeback in Spain. With new populations established in Palencia, Cuenca, Murcia, and Granada, the species is moving closer to long-term survival.

Jun 21, 2024 · The Iberian lynx was on the brink of extinction just over two decades ago. But the animal, native to Spain and Portugal, is now barely a vulnerable species.

Mar 4, 2025 · On the trail of Andalucia’s big cat – has Iberian Lynx returned to Spain’s iconic city of Ronda? After decades of targeted reintroduction efforts, the once-critically endangered species saw its...

Jul 9, 2024 · The Iberian lynx has become a symbol of Spanish biodiversity and an example of how cooperation and commitment can reverse the course of endangered species. The recovery of the Iberian lynx is not only a conservation milestone, but also an inspiration for future efforts to protect Spain's natural heritage.

Welcome to our Iberian Lynx Tour. We guide this safari on the best time to see Lynx. And also on the best place to watch Iberian Lynx: the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park. This is an amazing tour for mammal watching: Red and Fallow Deers, Iberian Ibex, and sometimes, Otter.

Dec 20, 2023 · Discover how the Iberian lynx population in Spain has grown from an endangered species to more than a thousand specimens.

Dec 7, 2024 · The Iberian lynx, a strikingly beautiful feline with its tufted ears and distinctive spotted coat, plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of its ecosystem, particularly in the Sierra de Andújar region of Spain.