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.

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. Its coat is tawny with dark spots and it bears a …

Oct 31, 2025 · Iberian lynx, (species Lynx pardinus), medium-sized wild cat endemic to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It is among the rarest cats in the world.

Basic facts about Iberian Lynx: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

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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 …

Jul 3, 2025 · Spain alone now holds over 85% of the global Iberian lynx population. Regions like Andalusia, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, and Murcia have become strongholds for the species, …

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is an endangered wild cat found on the Iberian Peninsula. Through special conservation programs, including reintroduction, the species population has been increasing.

The Iberian lynx is most abundant where habitat diversity is high and the vegetative cover is a mosaic of open forest mixed with extensive areas of dense bush or shrubs. This lynx is generally nocturnal and …

Nov 21, 2025 · The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), once teetering on the brink of extinction, is slowly reclaiming its ancestral territory through one of the most ambitious species recovery programs in …