Iberian Lynx Latest News
Recently, a photographer in Spain spotted the world’s first-ever white Iberian lynx.
About Iberian Lynx
- It is a carnivore species endemic to Europe.
- Appearance: It is the world’s most endangered and known for its pointy ears, long legs and leopard-like spotted fur.
- This species, like other cat species, is sexually dimorphic, with males being heavier and longer than females.Â
- This lynx is generally nocturnal and its activity patterns are closely synchronized with those of their major prey, the rabbit.
- Habitat: It requires variable terrain below 1300 m, containing a mosaic of closed Mediterranean scrubland interspersed with open patches of grassland, often with marsh ecotones.
- Distribution: Iberian lynx are found only in two small areas of southwest Spain on the Iberian Peninsula, west of the Pyrenees mountains.Â
- Threats: These are related to human activities, such as poaching and habitat destruction, Illegal Hunting and decreased food base etc.
Conservation Status of Iberian Lynx
- IUCN Red list: Vulnerable
- CITES: Appendix II
Source: IE
Iberian Lynx FAQs
Q1: Where is the Iberian Lynx primarily found?
Ans: Spain and Portugal
Q2: What is the current conservation status of the Iberian Lynx?
Ans: Vulnerable
