IUCN changes Iberian lynx’s status to ‘vulnerable’ from ‘endangered’ in conservation success story.
About
The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is one of the four extant species within Lynx, a genus of medium-sized wild cats.
Habitat: The Iberian lynx is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe.
It inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, oak and cork oak forests, and grasslands.
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
CITES:Appendix II
Threats: Habitat loss, hunting, and a decline in prey populations—particularly the European rabbit
Fact Box: About Mediterranean scrubland
Mediterranean scrubland, also known as Mediterranean scrub or maquis, refers to a type of vegetation found in the Mediterranean Basin and similar climate regions around the world.
Environment characteristics: It is characterized by dense, evergreen shrubs, small trees, and drought-resistant plants adapted to dry summers and mild, wet winters typical of Mediterranean climates.
Found in: Mediterranean Sea region, Central Chile, the Southwest United States, Australia, and Africa