Lynx

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www.iberlince.eu

“The Iberian lynx is the world’s most endangered feline species. However, conservation measures have seen its population inch above 400.

1900 – 2000 © WWF Iberian Lyns Population & Distribution In the early 19th century the Iberian lynx was found in Spain, Portugal and Southern France. It declined steadily during the 20th century, and at the beginning of the 2000s only two isolated breeding populations remained in the world, located in southern Spain, and totaling about 100 adult animals, with only 25 breeding females.

After joint efforts of the Spanish national and regional administrations, and different NGOs (like WWF) and the European Union (via Life projects), the species has recovered from the brink of extinction. IUCN’s assessment in 2015 has downgraded the Iberian Lynx to “endangered”, due to the increase in mature individuals from 2002.

Working for the conservation of the Iberian lynx, fighting for proper protection and conservation of vital habitat. Specific action includes:

• Support for the captive breeding programme.
• Sponsorship of the Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe (LCIE), leading to the development of an action plan for the Iberian lynx.
• Lobbying for all lynx habitat to be covered by the EU’s Natura 2000 Programme.
• Protecting Spain’s Coto Donana Wetlands

See more in:

http://www.iberlince.eu/index.php/esp/

http://wwf.panda.org/our_work/wildlife/profiles/mammals/iberian_lynx/