Iberian Lynx

About Iberian Lynx:

• It is one of two carnivore speciesendemic to Europe (the other being European mink, Mustela lutreola).
• 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. 
• This lynx is generally nocturnaland its activity patterns are closely synchronized with those of their major prey, the rabbit.
• Habitat:It require variable terrain below 1300 m, containing a mosaic of closed Mediterranean scrubland interspersed with open patches of grassland, often with marsh ecotones.
• Distribution:It was once distributed throughout the Iberian Peninsula, the species is now sparsely distributed in Spain and Portugal.
• Threats: These are related to human activities, such as poaching and habitat destruction, Illegal Hunting and decrease food base etc.
• Conservation status
  • IUCN Red list: Vulnerable
  • CITES:Appendix II

Key facts about IUCN

• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global organization that works to protect nature and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources.
• Founded in 1948, the IUCN is considered a global authority on the state of the natural world and the measures needed to protect it.
• The IUCN Red List, established in 1964, assesses the conservation status of species worldwide, providing vital conservation information.