ENDANGERED SPECIES

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 IBERIAN
LYNX
The Iberian lynx is a
species of mammal that
belongs to the feline
family and is also endemic
to the Iberian peninsula.
These lynxes are
characterized by an
imposing presence
despite being small in
terms of their size.
The Iberian lynx live in
Spain
Weight and Size of
Iberian lynx
An adult male with Iberian lynx weighs about
14 kilos and a female weighs about 10 kilos. It is
a species of medium-sized feline, with a cross
height ranging from 40 to 50 cm, with males
being slightly taller than females. Except for this
slight difference in size between the two sexes
It has beards that extend downwards on both
sides of the face; ears topped with characteristic
black brushes; a short tail; short, sturdy legs
topped in two prominent hands and a speckled
fur pattern.
Ecosystem and habitat
of Iberian Lynx
Being a specialist carnivore – more than 90% of its diet is composed of
mountain rabbit – the most important factor that determines the
presence of Iberian lynx is the abundance of rabbits in the area. At the
same time, the presence of shelters - mainly in the form of scrub - that
provide you with the coat for daytime rest, the safety for the rearing of
your litters and the shelter to surprise your prey, is another of the needs
that this feline requires. Therefore, the Mediterranean scrub is the most
used habitat and preferred by the Iberian lynx.
Role in the food chain of
the Iberian Lynx
Iberian lynx is a carnivorous animal
specialized in rabbit hunting, a prey that
makes up between 80% and 90% of its diet.
Apart from the rabbit, lynx feed on birds such
as partridges or ducks, small mammals such
as mice and even fawns.
These felines are very agile hunters. Their
developed senses help them hunt stealthily
and agilely. The way to hunt the Iberian lynx
is to approach the prey very slowly and jump
on it with great speed
The lynx is mainly between 400 and 900
meters above sea level, but this range can
extend to 1600 meters above sea level. In
most cases, the Iberian lynx lives in a solitary
and nomadic way, and is very territorial,
showing itself more sociable in the time of
zeal.
How we can protect the iberian lynx

Plans for its conservation: The Iberian lynx is found as a threatened species in Spain and extinct
in Portugal.
Captive breeding: there are ex situ conservation programs that aim to conserve the species
outside its natural space, mainly with the aim of being able to keep a genetic population
captive, healthy and viable.
Reintroduction of the species: it aims to be able to release individuals raised in captivity in
order to strengthen wild lynx populations and themselves to be genetically viable in the
absence of variability.
Recovery plans for its main prey: there are also plans to recover the mountain rabbit and thus
save this species in these areas and maintain the trófica chain and supply food to the Iberian
lynx and other species.
Creation of green corridors so that lynxes (and other wildlife) can move more safely and avoid
future hit-and-run.
Promote research of this species and develop more programs to protect natural spaces.