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]

The Iberian lynx is the world's most endangered feline species. However, conservation measures have seen its population inch above 400. © WWF / WWF-Spain / Jesus Cobo

Iber­ian lynx are one of two car­ni­vore species en­demic to Eu­rope (the other being Eu­ro­pean mink, Mustela lutre­ola). Their his­tor­i­cal range is re­stricted to the Iber­ian Penin­sula, pri­mar­ily the south­west­ern re­gion of Spain and much of Por­tu­gal.

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is the rarest of the lynx species. It is the most threatened cat species, currently on the verge of extinction. By the turn of the 21st century, the Iberian lynx was on the verge of extinction but due to conservation measures by 2012, its population had increased. Despite that, the Iberian lynx is now listed as ...

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.

The Iberian lynx is found in two isolated populations in southern Spain, specifically in the Doñana National Park and surrounding areas, as well as the Sierra Morena range. Efforts are underway to protect and expand its habitat, as it is one of the most endangered wild cat species in the world.

May 15, 2024 · Felid TAG recommendation: Spanish lynx (Lynx pardinus). Considered one of the rarest species on earth, the Spanish lynx suffers from having disjunct populations, continued habitat loss and accidental death from trappers and automobiles.

Lynx pardinus, commonly known as Iberian lynx, is a species of felid (Family Felidae) that belongs to the genus Lynx – the genus to which all the extant and extinct lynx species belong (1,2).

Nov 8, 2024 · In this work we focus on the Iberian lynx in order to establish potential ecological corridors using ecoinformatic tools from the GIS environment to improve connectivity between the existing natural spaces within the scope of its historical distribution.

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a wild cat species native to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe that is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It preys almost exclusively on the European rabbit.