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Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)

Context

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
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