The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is one of the four extant species within Lynx, a genus of medium-sized wild cats. The Iberian lynx is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. [3]

May 15, 2024 · The most rare species of Lynx is the Spanish Lynx. Its natural habitat is open forest and sand dunes in isolated areas of Spain and Portugal. It is an endangered species, with only 1,000 remaining in the wild. Its prized fur and label …

The Iberian, or Spanish, Lynx is currently one of the most endangered wild cat species in the world. Between 1985 and 2001, their range declined by 87% and the number of breeding females dropped by more than 90%.

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.

Iberian lynxes used to be widespread throughout the south of France and the Iberian Peninsula. Today they reside in Andujár-Cardeña and Doñana National Park in the Spanish autonomic region of Andalusia. Their preferred habitats are Mediterranean woodlands and Maquis shrublands, where there is a mix of open pasture and dense scrub.

Nov 8, 2024 · Genus: Lynx. Species: Lynx pardinus (Iberian Lynx) Subspecies: none. The scientific name for the Iberian Lynx or Spanish Lynx, is Lynx pardinus; which is also known as the binomial name, species name, latin name, biological name or zoological name.

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.

Dec 14, 2021 · The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a wild cat found on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, and more specifically Spain. It is currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.

As the name suggests, the Iberian lynx was once widespread across the Iberian Peninsula: namely Spain and Portugal. Since the 1940’s, the population of Iberian lynx has drastically …

Good chances to see iconic spanish birds such as Spanish Imperial Eagle, Iberian Green Woodpecker, Black Vulture and Iberian Magpie. Our Iberian Lynx Tour will take us to see the most threatened feline in Europe.